I have RA for 2 years now and my last blood test showed that my sed rate went up to 48 and my hemiglobin went down again. I have been anemic for about a year now. My RA is also getting worse they want to put me on BRM’s. Normaly does the anemia get worse the higher the sed rate?
RA
I have RA, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Anemic and high blood pressure. I am taking Arthrotec, MTX, Prednisone, Coversyl, and Tiazac XC. I am waiting to see a Rheumatologist for biological medications. I am still having alot of pain even when I increase the Prednisone. I have tried exercise, rest, phyical therepists, hot and cold. I have even tried to trick my brain into beleaving that I don’t have pain. Is there any thnig that I can do to help with the pain that does not include more drugs or something that I have not tried.
High RA factor but further test shows negative
Hello, my wife has been tested positive for RA factor few years ago. Recently the sign of RA became quite obvious with stiffness at joints during morning. But after we went to the Rheumatologist for further evaluation, the doctor couldn’t find the cause. Hepatitis A,B,C test, ANA, CCP and ESR all show negative. White and red blood cells count is all normal. But the RA factor is at 719. What else could have triggered this high RA factor?
Can RA cause lost voice
I have RA. I have lost my voice for over 10 days now. About 2 weeks before I lost my voice I had a 103 temp with some very bad days. I do not have a temp now or a cold that would cause voice lost.
THE HEART AND RA
DOES RA EFFECT OR ENLARGE THE HEART. I AM 39 AND HAVE RA. I THOUGHT IT WAS CARPEL TUNNEL BUT AFTER SURGERY, I FOUND THAT I HAD RA.I HAVE NEVER TESTED POSITIVE FOR RA FACTOR. IS THIS NORMAL? A ECHO CARDOGRAM SHOWED SLIGHT ENLARGMENT OF THE HEART. I THOUGHT THAT MIGHT BE DUE TO GAINING 35 LBS I’M 6’4 AND 285 ANY SUGGESTIONS?
Re: High RA factor but further test shows negative
Well, according to the rheumatologist, her joints show’s no sign of tenderness or swelling, nothing indicates the present of RA. But we went through a full health check anyway to find out anything wrong. Initial results shows no anomalies, but details report is not due in another week or so. Would a normal person have a RA factor of 719 ? is this consider very high?
