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New to Autoimmune Diseases, concerned blurry vision
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@ln888 isn't the positive RF significant? Along with high sed rate and CRP? Mayo has this to say about possible diagnoses:
A positive rheumatoid factor test result shows that you have a high level of rheumatoid factor in your blood. A higher level of rheumatoid factor in your blood is closely linked with autoimmune diseases, especially rheumatoid arthritis. But a number of other diseases and conditions can raise rheumatoid factor levels, including:
Cancer.
Chronic infections, such as viral hepatitis B and C.
Inflammatory lung diseases, such as sarcoidosis.
Mixed connective tissue disease.
Sjogren syndrome.
Systemic lupus erythematosus.
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Yes, the positive rheumatoid factor is significant. Thank you for the information from Mayo about possible diagnosis. My next appointment with rheumatologist is next week. After posting here, I feel more well-prepared to discuss a lot more. Thank you.