Positive Ana Cascade

[Ryobi]

Anyone able to shed some light on this? Just getting some results from miles of blood tests order my rheumatologist. I have been having pretty bad joint and back pain for over five years and got tested recently. Wondering if I have some auto immune disease I need to worry about. I’ll see the doctor again in a week or so.

 

[Ryobi]

A speckled ANA pattern suggests the presence of antinuclear antibodies, which may indicate an autoimmune condition or other underlying medical issue. Further evaluation and testing are necessary to determine the specific cause and appropriate management