From page 93 of The Lupus Encyclopedia written by Donald E Thomas jr, md, FACE, FACR, underlined in blue and highlighted in yellow, States "although it is rare, some ANA negative SLE patients are anti-ssa-positive. If someone is thought to have SLE, but their ANA is negative, doctors should check for anti-ssa."

A picture of the cover of the lupus encyclopedia by Dr Donald e. Thomas Jr, md. At the top it says a John Hopkins press health book in white text with the blue banner in the background, and beneath it with a background from a magenta to purple hue gradient that ends up having these beautiful cute little white and purple butterflies as little cutouts, it states the lupus encyclopedia in I'm assuming times New Roman font. It has the seal of approval from the Lupus foundation of America as this book is a comprehensive, and this is on the cover beneath the cute purple butterflies, a comprehensive guide for patients and healthcare providers.

I feel so vindicated. I've been in a #lupusflare and I have so much stuff wrong with me right now, and I will be filing that report against the doctor who told me I did not have #SLE after she dismissed me after I even had a diagnosis, and she stated she didn't even know what an ELISA test was. 🧵

Very smart. I keep saying I should have a backup (obviously: I don’t 🫣).

But then I get a #LupusFlare and can barely manage one account for who-knows-how-long. The past two weeks were 👎🏼. I’m catching up on FBs now. So sorry! 🩵🩷🤍🩷🩵

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Due to #SLE I may not take any sunbath, it would trigger a #LupusFlare. I stay inside on hot days.
No A/Cs in European private homes.
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A5. This is hard because it always feels like a boiling frog situation where I don't realize how much pain I am in until I get relief. #LupusFlare

#lupus #autoimmunedisease #theglamfam #chronicpain #gypsyglam #spoonie #gypsyglamlifewithchronicillness #invisibleillness #lupuswarrior
#butyoudontlooksick #chronicillness #lupusawareness #fatigue #lupussucks #lupusstrong #lupusflare #lupusfighter #lupuslife #steroids #lupusproblems #lupusdiease

I didn’t make it. My body is yelling at me #inflammation #lupusflare Days feeling good are less and less lately

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In an awful #lupusflare atm and trying to achieve that perfect balance where I can still human & do the things I love (write, art, walk, dance) with the necessities of work, errands & housework. I'm only doing the bare necessities this coming week, hoping to feel better.

Don’t and I mean don’t fall asleep with your makeup on esp if you’re in a #lupusflare I took it off, put on #lupus meds & #aquaphor to calm things down. Eye makeup still looks good though! Thanks to #babeoriginal and @maccosmetics.bsky.social and @colourpopcosmetics.bsky.social But again Don’t

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I actually felt a little proud of myself for how I managed my lupus symptoms in the freezing weather. I was so hopeful I’d get away with just a mini flare, if only 🙄 been up all flipping night with raging joint pain 😢 2 doses of Oramorph didn’t even help 😔 #lupusflare #lupuspain #exhausted #bekind

My cats have been way more cuddly lately… I think they know I’m not feeling well. Dr thinks it’s a flare. Anyone else’s pets seem to know before you do?
#Lupus #lupusflare #cats

May have overdone yesterday's pre-Christmas deep clean as my legs are taking strike action today and have the support of my hands and wrists. #LupusFlare

Well, my beloved just finished putting me through torture - alright he was working pain salve into my right leg as my thigh decided to hit a 9 on the pain scale...
His dog comes bounding in, worried about what's happening, and gives him side eye and evil eye as he works on my leg.
#lupusflare

I really hate #Lupus. I have had it for 20 years and I am still in the bargaining and anger phases of grief/loss. Every time I approach acceptance I have a flare and remember the devastating toll this disease takes on me and my family. #weneedacure #lupusflare