Hey everyone - this is my first post and I'm happy to have stumbled upon this community. I currently have a lot of MS symptoms, but also have low B12, so we started with B12 injections because that's obviously an easier fix. However, in my research about B12 deficiency, I've learned that it can be extremely harmful if left untreated. I've been having some of my symptoms for 10+ years, so now I'm a little freaked out about that. My intrinsic factor test was normal, and I have no other underlying conditions/diet which usually lead to a B12 deficiency.
I have an MRI scheduled for next month with a follow-up with my neuro on 12/30, so hopefully I'll have a much better picture at that time. My question comes from my recent bloodwork. I had high levels of ANA (1:640), but negative for all of the other auto-immune disorders that you can rule out by the bloodwork. Some people can test ANA+ and not have any underlying issues, however those people usually have MUCH lower numbers than that. In my research, I've found things that state people with MS often test for higher levels of ANA, even though I know that is not an official diagnostic tool, there has been some correlation. So, I'm just curious if anyone else has had this experience where ANA was high and later found out they had MS.
I'm a lawyer so of course ever since I started this diagnostic process in June, I've spent my free time researching because that's what we do: over-research and over-analyze. It's a blessing and a curse.
Again, I know this isn't a diagnostic tool used for MS, but I've found some research that shows a correlation so I'm just trying get a feel for how common this may actually be. I think for me personally, my biggest fear is living without a diagnosis for years and years, especially since I've had symptoms for a long time already. Mainly just looking for a community and sounding board. I have a gazillion more questions, but I'm trying my best to be patient for 12/30.
I have an MRI scheduled for next month with a follow-up with my neuro on 12/30, so hopefully I'll have a much better picture at that time. My question comes from my recent bloodwork. I had high levels of ANA (1:640), but negative for all of the other auto-immune disorders that you can rule out by the bloodwork. Some people can test ANA+ and not have any underlying issues, however those people usually have MUCH lower numbers than that. In my research, I've found things that state people with MS often test for higher levels of ANA, even though I know that is not an official diagnostic tool, there has been some correlation. So, I'm just curious if anyone else has had this experience where ANA was high and later found out they had MS.
I'm a lawyer so of course ever since I started this diagnostic process in June, I've spent my free time researching because that's what we do: over-research and over-analyze. It's a blessing and a curse.
Again, I know this isn't a diagnostic tool used for MS, but I've found some research that shows a correlation so I'm just trying get a feel for how common this may actually be. I think for me personally, my biggest fear is living without a diagnosis for years and years, especially since I've had symptoms for a long time already. Mainly just looking for a community and sounding board. I have a gazillion more questions, but I'm trying my best to be patient for 12/30.
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