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I have ra. im on treatmet. my new labs shows crp 25. sedrate 73. my highest levels in months. i also been feeling with chest pain. can this be related?

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Maybe: ? What treatment if you are worsening the please discuss with your treating doctor promptly.

Answered 4/8/2013

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Dr. Faiza Estrup answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Yes, RA, pleuritis: Patient has active ra, may have developed pleuritis and periicarditis.

Answered 4/8/2013

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