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My lower back hurts so bad its on both sides, been diagnosed r.a. factor is negative lupus factor is positive.dr says the pains nothing to do with ra?
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The doc is correct: Low back pain is not a component of RA or lupus.
Answered 6/10/2014
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Probably true: Probably nothing to do directly with ra, but if being treated with steroids, could be a osteoporotic vertebral fracture.
Answered 6/18/2013
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