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Just having Rheumatoid factor does not indicate that you are suffering from any particular problem. Many people with RF never have any health problems. So I would assume as long as you are able to satisfy the people that run the program that you have the physical and mental capability's you should be fine.

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Can you have rheumatoid arthritis with a rheumatoid factor of 20?

Yes, as a matter of fact you can have RA with no rheumatoid factor at all.


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How do you reduce rheumatoid factor?

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Does Prednisone affect a rheumatoid factor test?

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Is a Rheumatoid Factor of 14 high enough to indicate RA?

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