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CCP 67, Undergoing Remission For SLE. Is It Autoimmune Or Diagnosis Of Rheumatoid Arthritis?

I had a recent blood test and the ccp? Was 67. I am in remission for SLE. Should I assume this is due to autoimmune or is it a new diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis? Other symptoms include: fatigue, joint pain and mild changes to he appearance of my finger joints
Thu, 6 Mar 2014
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Dear Madam,

Yes there is a possibilty of having concomitant Rheumatoid arthritis also as CCP is quite specific for RA.

Dr. Shruti
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CCP 67, Undergoing Remission For SLE. Is It Autoimmune Or Diagnosis Of Rheumatoid Arthritis?

Dear Madam, Yes there is a possibilty of having concomitant Rheumatoid arthritis also as CCP is quite specific for RA. Dr. Shruti