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Possible for large doses of ibuprofen to affect blood test for rheumatoid arthritis/inflammation? my rf factor is in normal range as is esr test.
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Yes: All nsaids -non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs- can influence the esr.
Answered 12/22/2017
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No!: Ibuprofen will have no effect on rf, and very little effect on sed rate.
Answered 6/25/2014
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