Re: Getting diagnosed from FMS to RA. HELP!!!!!!

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Hello and welcome, !

The presence of rheumatoid factor (RF), especially at low levels, is not

specific to rheumatoid arthritis.

A newer test, one that detects anti-CCP antibodies, is more specific to RA.

You might want to ask about that.

Rheumatoid arthritis is largely a clinical diagnosis; the labs can help make

the diagnosis, but the diagnosis is not dependent on any one lab.

It's good that you will be seeing a rheumatologist soon.

Not an MD

I'll tell you where to go!

Mayo Clinic in Rochester

http://www.mayoclinic.org/rochester

s Hopkins Medicine

http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org

[ ] Getting diagnosed from FMS to RA. HELP!!!!!!

> Am wondering if anyone can help me? Have FMS diagnosis, Docs looking at

> RA. I have an APPT with the rheum. soon. Looking for specifics on the

> RF in blood work. Mine tested positive, but was low. Some sights say

> testing positive is in and of itself enough to diagnose along w/ other

> symptoms, others disagree. Any help would be great. 26yrold female

> veteran in a lot of pain!