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A member asked:

I tested positive for lupus and positive for rheumatoid arthritis. how likely is it that one of the results are false?

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Blood yest: Often overlap. Both being positive suggests some autoimmune phenomenon.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 10/22/2012

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