Symptom Checker
Step 4: Read and complete the decision guide to learn more about your symptoms.
Positive Rheumatoid Factor
Good.
We're almost done.
Do have any of the following:
chronic rash on your face, scalp or extremities
mouth sores (similar to "canker sores" but many and frequent
sensitivity to the sun (with fever or rash after brief periods of sun exposure)
pleurisy (chest pain with breathing or fluid around the lining of the lung on a chest x-ray)
seizures (or epilepsy)
protein or blood in the urine or other kidney disease
low blood counts
another positive antibody, called the antinuclear antibody (ANA)
dry eyes and/or dry mouth
color changes in your fingers and/or toes caused by cold (called Raynaud's)
tight, shiny skin over your fingers
difficulty arising from a chair or combing or brushing hair due to muscle weakness?
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