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My rheumatoid facter in last blood test is 201 iu /ml, but i am taking methotrexate 15 mg one year so why my rf still high and what i do to reduce it?
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Wrong conclusion: The rheumatoid factor has nothing to do with disease activity. It will remain positive forever in the vast majority of people with RA. Ignore it and stop testing for it. It does not matter.
Answered 9/5/2015
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