https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 12 May 2026 03:14:19 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lupus-anticoagulant#post-2704944 Thu, 02 Mar 2017 10:27:21 +0000 MaryM 2704944@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrskansas: I'm not sure about that specific test, but I also had one of about 40 results come back slightly elevated. I've asked four doctors now about it, and none have been concerned. Two have said it only would have been concerning if other clotting factors came back positive. </p> <p>FX that's the case for this slightly high one for you too!</p> <p>ETA: but I also decided on my own to go on baby aspirin because I did get a positive MTHFR result (which none have been too phased by, even though it's a homozygous result), and none have thought there's any harm in me taking that precaution. </p> <p>And I have to say, my periods are SO much easier to handle now! TMI...but It's way less painful when you're bleeding vs. passing clots constantly! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lupus-anticoagulant#post-2704845 Thu, 02 Mar 2017 08:26:09 +0000 mrskansas 2704845@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bees_knees: Yes those are my actual results. And I didn't think it was related to lupus because I thought they were only testing for clotting disorders, so your answer makes sense. I thought it was negative too but I was confused since it was elevated.<br /> Thanks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lupus-anticoagulant#post-2704809 Thu, 02 Mar 2017 05:49:50 +0000 bloved 2704809@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had the lupus anticoagulant trigger once on a test for an RE. From my understanding it has to do with an increased miscarriage risk. They had me give myself some sort of blood thinner injections in my stomach to help sustain the pregnancy and, my understanding is, I would have continued (possibly the whole pregnancy?) if that had turned out to be a viable pregnancy. When I changed REs, they looked at my numbers and said I was not far enough over (or under, I can't remember) the limit that it was worth doing.</p> <p>Sorry so vague. It was a couple years ago. But I have gone on to have a successful pregnancy without having to do the injections. </p> <p>Good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lupus-anticoagulant#post-2704804 Thu, 02 Mar 2017 02:21:09 +0000 delight 2704804@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrskansas: I also had a bunch of tests and bloodwork done after multiple losses. I had elevated antiphospholipid antibodies and was started on daily low dose aspirin (81mg). Not sure if it was that or added progesterone that I also ended up taking, but my next pregnancy was successful. I don't know about lupus though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lupus-anticoagulant#post-2704798 Thu, 02 Mar 2017 01:02:19 +0000 bees_knees 2704798@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was a CLS (Clinical Laboratory Scientist) before I was a mom. The lupus anticoagulant actually has nothing to do with lupus the disease. If you test positive for lupus anticoagulant, it puts you at higher risk for thrombosis. But...are those your actual results in your post? If so, you actually tested negative ("not detected") for LA. The result that is abnormal is your PTT (partial thromboplastin time) which is just slightly elevated. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lupus-anticoagulant#post-2704780 Wed, 01 Mar 2017 23:11:34 +0000 MRSJX3 2704780@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Also, I do have lupus and if it is that (I really, really don't think it is), I'm happy to answer any questions! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lupus-anticoagulant#post-2704779 Wed, 01 Mar 2017 23:10:21 +0000 MRSJX3 2704779@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrskansas: I'm interested to hear what your doc says. Good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lupus-anticoagulant#post-2704439 Wed, 01 Mar 2017 13:16:56 +0000 tiramisu 2704439@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Doctor might refer you to a rheumatologist for additional testing. I have a positive ANA and no symptoms of lupus, however my rheumatologist tests me periodically for a bunch of antibodies, including lupus. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lupus-anticoagulant#post-2704311 Wed, 01 Mar 2017 10:26:23 +0000 mrskansas 2704311@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@periwinklebee: I'm not too worried. From my quick Google search, I have no signs of lupus although I shouldn't have looked it up!<br /> I did call the doctor and left a message so I can get in to go over the results. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lupus-anticoagulant#post-2704305 Wed, 01 Mar 2017 10:21:45 +0000 periwinklebee 2704305@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't know anything about this specifically, but I just wanted to say to not freak out too much about anything before talking with your doctor (I know, easier said than done). Lab results can be noisy and lab errors are not uncommon. </p> <p>I know that lupus is one of those diseases that is super complicated to diagnose. There are literally hundreds of different indicators and any one thing alone I think doesn't mean much. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lupus-anticoagulant#post-2704293 Wed, 01 Mar 2017 10:13:48 +0000 mrskansas 2704293@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I guess this one was also slightly elevated. </p> [attach=7778/17/om56b0.583x432.1.jpg] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lupus-anticoagulant#post-2704292 Wed, 01 Mar 2017 10:13:35 +0000 mrskansas 2704292@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MRSJX3: these are the tests they ran. I'm Googling lupus now. </p> [attach=7778/17/om56ao.512x74.2.jpg] [attach=7778/17/om56ap.513x41.3.jpg] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lupus-anticoagulant#post-2704284 Wed, 01 Mar 2017 10:09:19 +0000 MRSJX3 2704284@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrskansas: did they check your ANA? Do you have any symptoms of lupus? After I had my daughter, I started displaying symptoms of lupus (it is common to have it and never know and for pregnancy hormones to kick it into gear). Did they test you for different antibodies? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lupus-anticoagulant#post-2704279 Wed, 01 Mar 2017 10:05:50 +0000 mrskansas 2704279@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My RE ordered some blood work last week &amp; the results were just emailed to me. I haven't had a chance to speak with him yet about the results, but I wanted to see if anyone here had any insight.<br /> Everything came back normal except the lupus anticoagulant. I have no idea what this means and it is barely above normal.</p> <p>Does anyone have experience with this? </p> [attach=7778/17/om55xq.600x229.3-1-2017-9-04-54-AM.jpg]