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What Does My Blood Test Result For Symptoms Of Psoriatic Arthritis Indicate?

In August, 2013 I had some blood test done because of ongoing symptoms of RA or PsA or some kind of autoimmune thing going. A month ago I had more test done because of persisting symptoms I went online and obtained my test results. When doing so I was able to access the former test results that I was never given. The tests done in August, 2013 show RF 24, AntiCcp20, C-Reactive protein 1.34 and several abnormalities within my CBC. Also fluid drawn from my knee show total Nucleated cell count of 300 and monocytes/macrophage 71%. The RF done one month ago showed RF 14 , anti CCp 116, same abnormalities with my CBC,Low iron Low D, Low B12 , low sodium. Dr says probably rheumatoid arthritis, but I m concern about the test done in 2013 that I did not get and what damage has been done. Do you think the abnormal findings at point were significant. I also have an outbreak of psoriasis on my leg and my joint pain increasingly worse all the time. I really was thinking I had Psoriatic Arthritis. Thank you, Sheila I m sorry, I don t want to sign up for monthly debits.
Tue, 8 Mar 2016
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Orthopaedic Surgeon 's  Response
hi
raised anti ccp and rheumatoid factor point to rheumatoid arthritis only, however, concomitant psoriasis of skin may be present from before, but fresh result confirms rheumatoid arthritis only and rules out psoriatic arthritis. You need Disease modifying anti rheumatoid drugs which will manage both conditions,treatment is same for both, in addition,supportive treatment for raising iron,B!@ and VIT D levels with suitable medicines.The rheumatology consultation will take care for all.
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What Does My Blood Test Result For Symptoms Of Psoriatic Arthritis Indicate?

hi raised anti ccp and rheumatoid factor point to rheumatoid arthritis only, however, concomitant psoriasis of skin may be present from before, but fresh result confirms rheumatoid arthritis only and rules out psoriatic arthritis. You need Disease modifying anti rheumatoid drugs which will manage both conditions,treatment is same for both, in addition,supportive treatment for raising iron,B!@ and VIT D levels with suitable medicines.The rheumatology consultation will take care for all. thanks