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Confused: rheum did bloodwork no signs of inflammation. orthopedic says osteoarthritis in knees;hemat shows lymphocytes low. not autoimmune?
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See below: Low lymphocytes can be seen in a variety not just autoimmune diseases. Some patients may have low lymphocytes to start with and that could be there normal.
Answered 6/29/2013
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The osteo arthritis : -will not always show inflammatory results on labs especially it not in an acute stare . The diagnosis is made by exam and imaging.
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