medical people.my ana came back normal but my dr says I have Raynauds?

Question

is this possible?

Answer 1

Yes, in fact even necessary for the Primary Raynaud's diagnosis.

PRIMARY RAYNAULD'S - diagnosis criteria:

*Periodic vasospastic attacks of pallor or cyanosis for at least 2 years
*Normal nailfold capillary pattern
*Negative antinuclear antibody test
*Normal erythrocyte sedimentation rate
*Absence of pitting scars or ulcers of the skin, or gangrene in the fingers or toes

Compare with SECONDARY RAYNAULD'S

*Periodic vasospastic attacks of pallor and cyanosis
*Abnormal nailfold capillary pattern
*Positive antinuclear antibody test
* Abnormal erythrocyte sedimentation rate
*Presence of pitting scars or ulcers of the skin, or gangrene in the fingers or toes

A positive ANA is often associated with connective tissue/autoimmune disease which can implicate Raynauld's secondarily.

I hope this helps - good luck.