I would think it could. But who knows? RA is a very strange and complicated disease. Never knew it could cause so many problems. Something happened to me last summer. I had lupus symptoms, negative results on lab, but come to find out the medication they have me on can cause false lupus symptoms. Crazy

Yes they could be

I'll keep you in my prayers. RA is enough all by itself!!

It sure can lol. These antibodies keep showing up, but all other lupus tests are fine. My doctor even seems confused. See her again in 2 weeks

I'm still working on getting a RA doctor. My ins plan gave me my referral. I really don't know anything about lupus. I can tell you that the internet can drive you crazy when you try to self dianose... Lol