Dear Friend,
Many thanks for posting the question via my forum.
Well for one of your specific question, please find the answer -
"Could I have RA without the rheumatoid factor being postive?"
Well yes. RA in adults have a 70-30 ratio. 30% of the blood reports are negative for RA.
There is a specific blood test - Serum CCP which is 99% Positive for RA. THat is generally performed by the physicians now a days.
All you need is to do a proper/good physiotherapy so as your joints remain in good shape and mobility and so does your muscles...
For everything else, you need a rheumatologist's opinion , so as to get a better control over the disease.
Feel free to discuss more, in case of any doubts.
Regards...
Dear Friend,
Many thanks for posting the question via my forum.
Well for one of your specific question, please find the answer -
"Could I have RA without the rheumatoid factor being postive?"
Well yes. RA in adults have a 70-30 ratio. 30% of the blood reports are negative for RA.
There is a specific blood test - Serum CCP which is 99% Positive for RA. THat is generally performed by the physicians now a days.
All you need is to do a proper/good physiotherapy so as your joints remain in good shape and mobility and so does your muscles...
For everything else, you need a rheumatologist's opinion , so as to get a better control over the disease.
Feel free to discuss more, in case of any doubts.
Regards...