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Antibody tests for Sjogen's syndrome

Discussion in 'Immune: Autoimmune and Mast Cell Disorders' started by Ken Turnbull, Jul 12, 2024.

  1. Ken Turnbull

    Ken Turnbull Established Member (Voting Rights)

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    We have a possible family history of Sjogren's syndrome. My daughter is about to start taking hydroychloroquine (Plaquenil) for other reasons.

    Would it be sensible for her to get tested for Sjogren's antibodies now?

    I am presuming that a DMARD could change antibody levels, or at least might change them.
     
    Ken Turnbull, Jul 12, 2024
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  2. Jonathan Edwards

    Jonathan Edwards Senior Member (Voting Rights)

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    Hydroxychloroquine will not change autoantibody levels.
     
    Jonathan Edwards, Jul 12, 2024
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  3. Ken Turnbull

    Ken Turnbull Established Member (Voting Rights)

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    @Jonathan Edwards, that's interesting.

    No need to rush to have the blood test then.
     
    Ken Turnbull, Jul 12, 2024
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  4. Ken Turnbull

    Ken Turnbull Established Member (Voting Rights)

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    Follow up question: Would prednisolone possibly change antibody levels?
     
    Ken Turnbull, Jul 12, 2024
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