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CiciStrong85

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Does anyone know if the positive ANA(1:640) I had back in January could be connected to my celiac diagnosis two weeks ago? Does ANA change with celiac or just other AI issues?

Thanks!

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On April 29, 2016 at 1:42 PM, CiciStrong85 said:

Does anyone know if the positive ANA(1:640) I had back in January could be connected to my celiac diagnosis two weeks ago? Does ANA change with celiac or just other AI issues?

Thanks!

Hi!  Since Celiac Disease is an autoimmune disorder it makes sense that your ANA is positive. I think that your number is actually fairly low, but it can change over time.  Please remember that a positive ANA is not a diagnosis nor an indicator of AI disorders to come--- it is simply part of your genetic make-up. 

That said, please do self monitor for the AI disorders that can readily come with celiac disease---like Sjogren's Syndrome, RA, and various thyroid conditions-----and make sure your PCP is aware of your concerns too.

Hope this helps!!  (My mother has a cluster of AI disorders, I have SS and celiac disease, and my adult daughter was just diagnosed with Hashimoto's disease, and is gluten sensitive.)

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Thank you that was very helpful!

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I will also add the ANA can come down with long term adherence to a gluten-free diet.  I have 3 other AI disorders, along with Celiac and 11 years ago, at my Celiac diagnosis, my ANA was 1:2560 and the last time I was tested in 2013, it was 1:320.  Lower the inflammation and numbers go down!

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