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Blood test shows markers for lupus and rheumatoid arthritis,cbc showed high white blood count. what does this mean? do i have the auto immune issues

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Dr. Darrell Herrington answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

See your doctor : Will need a complete evaluation and possibly a rheumatology consult in order to sort this out.

Answered 7/12/2014

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