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25 Years Old Suffering From Rheumatoid Arthritis
Hi im ezra ternate 25 yrs old, i weighed of 59.5kg my height is 5 2..diagnosed with RA my ra factor is 9.20iu/ml my esr is 77.00 mm/hr i have my result of anti ccp of 1u/ml what does it mean?
Sat, 4 Jun 2011
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hi ezra
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The use of anti-CCP antibodies may allow the clinical rheumatologist to better predict the diagnosis and prognosis of individual patients with RA.
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease that causes chronic inflammation of the joints.
The treatment of rheumatoid arthritis optimally involves a combination of patient education, rest and exercise, joint protection, medications, and occasionally surgery.
Early treatment of rheumatoid arthritis results in better outcomes.
good luck
welcome to health care magic
The use of anti-CCP antibodies may allow the clinical rheumatologist to better predict the diagnosis and prognosis of individual patients with RA.
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease that causes chronic inflammation of the joints.
The treatment of rheumatoid arthritis optimally involves a combination of patient education, rest and exercise, joint protection, medications, and occasionally surgery.
Early treatment of rheumatoid arthritis results in better outcomes.
good luck
Hello Ezra, Welcome to HealthcareMagic Forum.
Anti CCP stand for Anti- Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide antibody. Since your ESR and RA Factor suggest Rheumatoid Arthritis, Anti CCP is done to confirm it. You have very Low levels of this antibody which is less significant, which means if your Anti CCP is less than 8 U/ml it is Inactive RA. So Kindly do not worry. While the rheumatoid factor is more common in rheumatoid arthritis patients, many patients with a positive test do not have rheumatoid arthritis. Both blood tests are recommended in the initial evaluation of a patient with suspected rheumatoid arthritis. Your reports don't confirm Inactive RA but, if you have severe symptoms, you will be given treatment based on RA, which includes, Steroids, Analgesics.
If you are obese, lose your weight by regular exercises and eating healthy nutritious balanced diet which should include fresh fruits and green leafy vegetables. Exercise regularly, Regular exercise can help keep your joints flexible. Swimming or water aerobics is often a good choice because the buoyancy of the water reduces stress on weight-bearing joints. Apply heat pads or cold ice packs, which may help relieve arthritis pain. Stick to your Treatment Plan and go for regular follow up.
Wish you Good Health, Take Care.
Anti CCP stand for Anti- Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide antibody. Since your ESR and RA Factor suggest Rheumatoid Arthritis, Anti CCP is done to confirm it. You have very Low levels of this antibody which is less significant, which means if your Anti CCP is less than 8 U/ml it is Inactive RA. So Kindly do not worry. While the rheumatoid factor is more common in rheumatoid arthritis patients, many patients with a positive test do not have rheumatoid arthritis. Both blood tests are recommended in the initial evaluation of a patient with suspected rheumatoid arthritis. Your reports don't confirm Inactive RA but, if you have severe symptoms, you will be given treatment based on RA, which includes, Steroids, Analgesics.
If you are obese, lose your weight by regular exercises and eating healthy nutritious balanced diet which should include fresh fruits and green leafy vegetables. Exercise regularly, Regular exercise can help keep your joints flexible. Swimming or water aerobics is often a good choice because the buoyancy of the water reduces stress on weight-bearing joints. Apply heat pads or cold ice packs, which may help relieve arthritis pain. Stick to your Treatment Plan and go for regular follow up.
Wish you Good Health, Take Care.
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