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I have a positive ana and positive anti ssa ro >8 and high sed rate. got tested for sjogrens that was negative? what other autoimmune disease could be
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See details: With hair loss systemic lupus is one possibility. See a rheumatologist. If you are seeing one, ask the question to that doctor. He/she has the most specific info about your issues.
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