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What Does "LA Screen Is Positive" Mean?

MRI disclosed I have Lesions in my brainstem (pons to be specific). A year ago diagnosed with Pollymyealgia Rheumatica. Pain, trouble walking. Now my legs are so weak, they tremble when i try to stand straight up. Tremors. Weakness. Neurologist ordered blood work. My anti cardiolipin igm is 24 , the other cariolipins are <9. The Lupus anticoagulant came back negative, but the LA Screen is Positive , I do not know what any of this means. I am getting worse each day. Do not see doc till February 28. Had MRA of neck and head 3 days ago. No results yet. Any insight into these tests?
Sat, 8 Feb 2014
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Dear Madam,

The tests that you are mentioning points towards the antiphospholipid antibody syndrome . You will need to see a rheumatologist for this.

Dr. Shruti
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What Does "LA Screen Is Positive" Mean?

Dear Madam, The tests that you are mentioning points towards the antiphospholipid antibody syndrome . You will need to see a rheumatologist for this. Dr. Shruti