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Do crp and wbc levels infer anything about ra? both are normal in my case but still have pain in legs and left side of chest.

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Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

They're just labs: CRP is often high in rheumatoid arthritis, but not always. Anti-citrillunated peptide and rheumatoid factor may help more. Without hand pain or morning stiffness, I doubt rheumatoid arthritis. Look for a different cause.

Answered 10/5/2016

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A member asked:

Do crp and wbc levels infer anything about ra? both are normal in my case but still have pain in legs and left side of chest.

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Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

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