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Medical Forum / Diseases and Disorders / Arthritis / October 2006Rheumatoid Factor Question
Hi, I'm a newbie here and I have a question. For the past year, I've been getting blood tests and all sorts of other tests regarding a high level in my rheumatoid factor. Earlier this month I got a bone scan to check for synovitis. My results came back negative for rheumatoid arthritis. I am sooooo frustrated, I just cried. I hurt in so many places, my hands and feet flare up where it feels like someone is breaking them, and yet nothing. Sometimes my knuckles are black and blue, which someone told me is normal for RA. Am I going crazy or is there some kind of time limit to this thing that is just hides for a while and then shows up somewhere eventually? I already have fibromyalgia, so that explains some of the pain, but this elevation in my blood is really bothering me. And the rheumatologist just seems so blase about it. I just wondered if anyone here could give me half a clue. Thanks.  SignatureFor years I've been eating sh.t for breakfast, lunch and dinner. From now on, I'm eating sh.t-free. > And the rheumatologist just seems so blase about it. Allison, first thing you need is a new RD. There is nothing about RA that is blase. If you have ongoing inflammation you have to get to the bottom of it cause if its RA or another of the inflammatory forms of arthritis irreversible damage is occuring. Finding a good doc that cares is the most important thing you can do right now. good luck johnie Allison, I agree with Johnie. Geet a different RD. Gwen >> And the rheumatologist just seems so blase about it. > [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > johnie > Allison, I agree with Johnie. Geet a different RD. > Gwen [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] >> >> johnie And a me three,,,,, It is not alright for you to feel the way you do everyday. If you want to give the doc another chance,,,, fully explain what you day is like and let the doc know that you expect help,,,, to just go on and on is not going to continue. If the doc takes steps to help you,,, fine..... if not,,,, good buy bubba. Harv > Hi, I'm a newbie here and I have a question. For the past year, I've been > getting blood tests and all sorts of other tests regarding a high level in > my rheumatoid factor. Earlier this month I got a bone scan to check for > synovitis. My results came back negative for rheumatoid arthritis. RHEUMOID FACTOR (RF) - Antibodies raised by the body against immunoglobulins. It is present in roughly 80% of patients with RA, and in many patients with other rheumatological and infectious diseases. The RF is used, with other clinical indicators, in the diagnosis and treatment of RA. Not being doctors, no one in this group can really offer a diagnosis. But I wonder if your FM is contributing to the high RF, and you do not have RA. ... A croquette is a romantic lady frog. Nah, Chief, One of the hallmarks of FM that distinguishes it from other musculoskeletal conditions is the lack of any factors. Bloodwork comes back annoyingly normal for FM'ers. It's a chronic pain disorder rather than a traditional rheumatoid or infectious disease. Agreeing with johnie and Gwen: Allison needs an RD who will actually treat what she has, whichever of the rheumatological conditions it may be...not necessarily RA, but it isn't FM causing the high RF fersure. Hugs from Rosie Signature"If you wanna get it done, you gotta fight for yourself." -- Meat Loaf, Bat Outta Hell II > > > Hi, I'm a newbie here and I have a question. For the past year, I've been [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > > ... A croquette is a romantic lady frog. > Nah, Chief, > > One of the hallmarks of FM that distinguishes it from other > musculoskeletal conditions is the lack of any factors. Bloodwork comes back > annoyingly normal for FM'ers. It's a chronic pain disorder rather than a > traditional rheumatoid or infectious disease. AND, correct me if Im wrong kiddo>g<there is never inflammation with FM.Ever/Never. > Agreeing with johnie and Gwen: Allison needs an RD who will actually > treat what she has, whichever of the rheumatological conditions it may > be...not necessarily RA, but it isn't FM causing the high RF fersure. > > Hugs from Rosie high desert house building hugs right back at cha, johnie and how about if I correct you when you are right. You are correct Johnie and you now have won what is behind door number 2. SignatureLove and hugs Jo (\__/) .~ ~. )) /O O ./ .' {O__, \ { / . . ) \ |-| '-' \ } )) Warning: squirrels. .( _( )_.' '---.~_ _ _& > > AND, correct me if Im wrong kiddo>g<there is never inflammation with > FM.Ever/Never. > > high desert house building hugs right back at cha, > johnie > and how about if I correct you when you are right. You are correct Johnie > and you now have won what is behind door number 2. well then show me door #2. whatever it is i hope it gets at least 50+mpg. >g< johnie oh it does, it does. SignatureLove and hugs Jo (\__/) .~ ~. )) /O O ./ .' {O__, \ { / . . ) \ |-| '-' \ } )) Warning: squirrels. .( _( )_.' '---.~_ _ _& > > well then show me door #2. whatever it is i hope it gets at least > 50+mpg. >g< > johnie thank you so very much everyone for your help, i think i might suggest getting a second RD opinion because i am really getting tired of the run around. thank you everyone, seems like a good group, i will check here often :) SignatureFor years I've been eating sh.t for breakfast, lunch and dinner. From now on, I'm eating sh.t-free. And as Rosie and Squirrely have both said...FM no inflammation...but...with me...I have OA and FM and psuedogout...and lots of inflammation...but my RA factor is always neg...So what a perplexing dx this ARTHRITIS STuff is.... Agreeing with everyone here....Fire your RA and get a new and better one.... > > Nah, Chief, > > [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > high desert house building hugs right back at cha, > johnie |
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