Hello,
I am new to this board and a little confused and scared. For about 6 months I have been experiencing joint pain in my hands. There is NO swelling or redness. I had a positive ANA (positive but not super high). I also had a positive anti-sm. These tests were done by a Rhum. However, he did NOT diagnose me with Lupus because I do not have enough "classic" symptoms. I was told to come back in 3 months to redo all of the tests.
So, what do you all think? First, I am wondering if it is possible to have these two positive blood tests and not have lupus. From what I have read it is not. At the same time the doc seemed very good and wouldn't he have just diagnosed me with it? Second, I am at the point where I am just assuming I do have lupus. I am TERRIFIED if that is the case. Im only 23. Am i doomed?
I am new to this board and a little confused and scared. For about 6 months I have been experiencing joint pain in my hands. There is NO swelling or redness. I had a positive ANA (positive but not super high). I also had a positive anti-sm. These tests were done by a Rhum. However, he did NOT diagnose me with Lupus because I do not have enough "classic" symptoms. I was told to come back in 3 months to redo all of the tests.
So, what do you all think? First, I am wondering if it is possible to have these two positive blood tests and not have lupus. From what I have read it is not. At the same time the doc seemed very good and wouldn't he have just diagnosed me with it? Second, I am at the point where I am just assuming I do have lupus. I am TERRIFIED if that is the case. Im only 23. Am i doomed?