To Patty Re: new questions

[Guest guest]

Hi again Patty!

ANA stands for 'antinuclear antibodies.' The test can be used for

indications of lots of things but I think it's usually used to check

for autoimmune diseases. B/c of the symptoms you're having, my guess

is your doc's checking for indications of arthritis.

IgG stands for 'immunoglobulin G.' I'm not a doc, but I believe

they're checking for a deficiency in the production of B-cell

lymphocytes, which are a type of white blood cells. There can be a

deficiency or the cells themselves may not mature. I think it's a

way to test for immunodeficiency, but again, b/c of your symptoms,

it's probably a more specific test for autoimmune disease, again

arthritis. I really think he's just ruling out arthritis. I doubt

you have it.

I've had all over stiffness & soreness, but my tests were negative

for any of those types of diseases. No one's ever been able to

explain it & I haven't been able to figure out what causes it in my

body. Maybe someone else here has had the same thing & knows what it

is. Maybe someone here can answer that for both of us.

I hope this helps.

Hugs,

Deanna Tubb

New Mexico PAI Rep