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Rheumatoid factor-qualitative is reactive. What does this means? I do not have any joint pains. I was on medication for uti last month. Can this be a factor for ra to be positive? Please advice.
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Some illnesses disrupt blood flow to the knee, which weakens the tendon. Examples include kidney failure, autoimmune diseases such as lupus or rheumatoid arthritis and metabolic diseases such as diabetes. Might be check with the blood report one more time after a month.
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