Connect
← Return to Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) - Introduce yourself and meet others
Discussion
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) - Introduce yourself and meet others
Autoimmune Diseases | Last Active: Apr 21 8:08am | Replies (799)Comment receiving replies
I'm not quite sure where to jump into this group. But I need some help and information. I came down with what I feel is Lyme Disease 10 months ago. I have had ove 100 viles of blood taken in that time. Still they have found nothing untl last week. They did a Rheumatoid Factor Blood screening. Finally something came up. But my Neurogist dosen't know what it is. I have an aapt. with a Rheumologist in a month. My Rheumatoid Factor is 71UI/ml. Normal is 15IU/ml.
Can anybody out there let me know what this may mean?
Thanks,
Sundance
Replies to "I'm not quite sure where to jump into this group. But I need some help and..."
You have RA
Connect
Hi @sundance6, I think Rheumatoid Factor is just one piece of diagnosing rheumatoid arthritis. Here is a little information I found that may explain it a better.
Understanding Rheumatoid Arthritis Lab Tests and Results
-- https://www.hss.edu/conditions_understanding-rheumatoid-arthritis-lab-tests-results.asp
RF Test: What is the Normal Range for a Rheumatoid Factor Test?
-- https://www.rheumatoidarthritis.org/ra/diagnosis/rheumatoid-factor/
Hope you can share the results of your upcoming meeting with the rheumatologist.