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I have been having stiffness. positive ana, sed rate of 54, high total protein 8.4 and globulin 4.2. >8.0 sjogrens syndrome a. what might i have?

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Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

See details: Impossible to say without more specific information but problems such as lupus or other connective tissue disorders are certainly consideration. See a rheumatologist if you have not done so already.

Dr Juchau and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/27/2014

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A member asked:

I have been having stiffness. positive ana, sed rate of 54, high total protein 8.4 and globulin 4.2. >8.0 sjogrens syndrome a. what might i have?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

Dr Juchau and another doctor agreed

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