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My mom has antiphospholipid antibody syndrome. my anas are positive.rhumathologist thinks i'm to young for anything to show.maybe i take after my mom?

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Keep an eye: On your tests periodically but typically you do not treat a test, you treat the patient.

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 10/5/2013

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