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Joint Pains. Had RF Test Positive Two Weeks Back And Tested Negative After 2 Weeks. Suggestions?
Hi I got a RF test positive two weeks ago it was 100 which in Canada is hi normal is 10, then I got retested two weeks later and it is normal at 10. What does this mean. Are blood tests inaccurate. I feel confused as I have joint pains mostly in my big joints and getting worse. I don't understand how the blood test can change so dramatically in two weeks. Now what do I do or believe.
Mon, 17 Jun 2013
Hello ,
thanks for writing to us
I am Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi, I am Orthopaedic surgeon .
I have studied your case.
RF test cant change results so early , there might be some misreading
you need to redo test.
Clinically RA presents as morning stiffness in small joints , swelling in joints, aggrivated in cold climate.
after consulting orthopaedic surgeon you need to start medication accordingly
for further query contact on my profile directly
thanks for writing to us
I am Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi, I am Orthopaedic surgeon .
I have studied your case.
RF test cant change results so early , there might be some misreading
you need to redo test.
Clinically RA presents as morning stiffness in small joints , swelling in joints, aggrivated in cold climate.
after consulting orthopaedic surgeon you need to start medication accordingly
for further query contact on my profile directly
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