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Rheumatoid - my blood test show a very high marker. how serious this can be and any prevention?
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Depends: Depends on whether you have any arthritis or infection. Rheumatologist evaluation necessary to determine if it means anything. Prevention is not an issue.
Answered 3/31/2013
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