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Can high triglycerides cause ra symptoms?

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Dr. Keshab Paudel answered

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Usually not: High triglyceride cause many symptoms but not RA symptoms.

Answered 6/10/2014

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No: Rheumatoid arthritis is an inflammatory condition. High triglycerides are a processing problem. The one connection is both can lead to cardiac problems. So if you have both diseases, you should work with your doctor to keep both diseases under control.

Answered 4/24/2015

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