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Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) - Introduce yourself and meet others
Autoimmune Diseases | Last Active: Sep 24 3:33pm | Replies (878)Comment receiving replies
HELP!!! 32 year old female diagnosed with RA at 14.In the last 6 months have noticed severe increase in fatigue can barely function through out the day . Positive ANA 1:2560 homogeneous pattern as well as 1:1280 nucleolar pattern. Went to rheumatologist for additional antibody testing urinalysis was normal anti phospholipids normal but my antibody tests kept coming back as unable to report due to interfering substance.The third time they came back only one was slightly positive Anti Ssb (my doctor forgot to retest for Ssa) My rheumatologist says it’s probably just my RA but it feels very different.Has anyone else had problems with interference In their blood work.
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Given that you've had RA for 18 years, now, it's bound to worsen. That said, recommend 3 things: get another Rheumie's opinion on both the reason for significant change (whether it's something other than your natural disease progression) and change of meds; look into biologics, see if you qualify; and get more rest - you can't "fight through" RA fatigue.
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i have never had any bloodwork problems with my RA (30 years). I would suggest you have your B12 level checked as well as a copmplete vitamin level check. when i had acid reflux my B12 levels were under 100 (range= 200-1200) . I assume you are taking a multivitamin. you didn't say if there is any acid reflux. have your calcium levels checked also. RA will make you feel tired, just by it's nature. what is your sed rate (0-20) is normal? what does your rheumatoid factor indicate?... good luck and keep us informed....kozlo52