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Is High RA Level Symptom Of Rheumatoid Arthritis?
Question: I was recently told my blood test had High RA levels of 42.8 Does that meat that I have Rheumatoid Arthritis?
Brief Answer:
most probably not, unless you have swollen joints.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
People who have very high titers of rheumaoid factor may have rheumatoid arthritis. However it is entirely a clinical diagnosis, which entails a detailed exam of your joints.
If you have tender swollen joints, high rheumatoid factor and high inflammatory markers like esr or crp then the chances of you having rheumatoid arthritis are high; otherwise not.
Hope I answered your questions. Let me know if you need clarifications.
Regards
most probably not, unless you have swollen joints.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
People who have very high titers of rheumaoid factor may have rheumatoid arthritis. However it is entirely a clinical diagnosis, which entails a detailed exam of your joints.
If you have tender swollen joints, high rheumatoid factor and high inflammatory markers like esr or crp then the chances of you having rheumatoid arthritis are high; otherwise not.
Hope I answered your questions. Let me know if you need clarifications.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
I do have swollen joints and I have lyphodema and I have had horrible headachesnd shortness of breathe. What else causes a high ra levels
Brief Answer:
In other autoimmune conditions
Detailed Answer:
A high RF may be present in people with other autoimmune problems like hypothyroidism and crohn's disease, also in lupus and sjogrens syndrome.
It may be positive in relatives of people who suffer from RA.
It may be positive in 5% of absolutely normal people.
In other autoimmune conditions
Detailed Answer:
A high RF may be present in people with other autoimmune problems like hypothyroidism and crohn's disease, also in lupus and sjogrens syndrome.
It may be positive in relatives of people who suffer from RA.
It may be positive in 5% of absolutely normal people.
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Dr. Shanthi.E
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