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What Causes Elevated Rheumatoid Factors?
I have been using meth amphetamine on and off for almost 4 years. I’m in recovery now 7 weeks. My rheumatoid factor has come back as elevated at 28. Can the toxins of methamphetamine cause an elevated rheumatoid factor? Will I get RA later on in life?
Fri, 28 Sep 2018
Hi,
The causes of an elevated rheumatoid factor
- Rheumatoid arthritis.
- Other autoimmune diseases, such as systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), scleroderma, Sjögren's syndrome and vasculitis.
- Infectious diseases, such as tuberculosis, mononucleosis, syphilis and malaria.
- Liver diseases, such as cirrhosis and hepatitis.
- Infection of the heart (endocarditis).
- Leukemia.
Methamphetamine may not cause elevation of rheumatoid factor.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu,
Internal Medicine Specialist
The causes of an elevated rheumatoid factor
- Rheumatoid arthritis.
- Other autoimmune diseases, such as systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), scleroderma, Sjögren's syndrome and vasculitis.
- Infectious diseases, such as tuberculosis, mononucleosis, syphilis and malaria.
- Liver diseases, such as cirrhosis and hepatitis.
- Infection of the heart (endocarditis).
- Leukemia.
Methamphetamine may not cause elevation of rheumatoid factor.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu,
Internal Medicine Specialist
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