Kim Kardashian West br Tests Positive for Lupus, br Awaits Follow Up The reality star received the news br in the season 17 premiere of br 'Keeping Up With the Kardashians.' Kim initially suspected thatbr she had rheumatoid arthritis,br based on her symptoms. Kim Kardashian West, via ‘KUWTK’ Her doctor revealed that it could br possibly be a false positives andbr that follow-up testing is needed. Fans will likely find out the br beauty mogul's official diagnosis br in a future episode of ‘KUWTK.