Rheumatoid Arthritis

Posted by Foolonahill (348 days ago)

Hi, I had a blood test last week & it came back with RF 32, about 4 x the average apparently. Have been reading about Rheumatoid Arthritis on the internet & I am scared. Apparently 20~30% of people are unable to work within 3 years of diagnosis.

Anyone with knowledge or personal experience please share it here. I am only 40, and thought I was fit & healthy. Only symptoms I have at the moment is some pain in my fingers.

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by Pumpkin (348 days ago)

There are some great treatments available now(biologics)..I suggest you speak to a rheumy doc rather than scare yourself witless with reading things on the internet. Sorry I don't have a contact.

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by exyogi (347 days ago)

FoolonaHill>

You may want to consider what Edgar Cayce had to say about it ....

http://www.edgarcayce.org/health/database/health_resources/rheumatoid_Arthritis.asp

(I am based in Unspecified)

Posted by JoeCheung (347 days ago)

You may also consider acupuncture/traditional chinese medicine :

http://www.health2joy.com/servicesEnglish.html

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by Foolonahill (347 days ago)

Thanks for all replies. I saw a specialist y'day and he is sending me in for about 8 different blood tests today, as well as x-rays of my joints. He said that Hepatitis can give same high RF results, so checking all possibilities.

Have my fingers crossed.

(I am based in Hong Kong)