It is possible to have RA without any Rheumatoid factor. This is known as seronegative RA. However if you are suspected of having RA then any RF (rheumatoid factor) helps complete the diagnosis towards the possibility of RA.
Yes It is likely that you have a positive RA factor if you have RA However it is not necessary to have a positive RA factor if you have RA the relationship between RA factor and ra is not understood and some people with RA never have an RA factor. These situations are known as sero-negative Rheumatoid arthritis.
I'm not a medical professional, but I recommend seeking guidance from a rheumatologist, who specializes in the treatment of conditions like rheumatoid arthritis (RA). They can provide a comprehensive assessment and develop a personalized treatment plan to manage your symptoms and improve your quality of life. Exercise, a healthy diet, and stress management techniques may also help in managing RA.
High RF is usually associated with RA which is an autoimmune disorder, however this could also indicate one of a number of other autoimmune disorders. a small percentage of healthy elderly people can display elevated RF.
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RA is an inflamatory disease and the reason for its activity one way or the other is as yet unknown CCP is always high with high RA fator they are both indicators of inflamation
it is possible to have RA even if the factor is negative. if the joint pain is the result of inflammation then anti inflammatory are indicated.
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Yes, as a matter of fact you can have RA with no rheumatoid factor at all.
The rheumatoid factor test is a commonly ordered laboratory test to help rheumatologists diagnose rheumatoid arthritis (RA). To conduct the test, a blood sample is collected from a vein using a needle. The sample is then sent to the laboratory for analysis. The lab will examine the blood to measure the rheumatoid factor, which is a protein produced by the immune system that can attack healthy tissues in a person’s body. High levels of rheumatoid factor can often be a good indicator of an RA diagnosis. In fact, seventy to ninety percent of people who are diagnosed with RA have a positive rheumatoid factor test. If a diagnosis of RA is in fact confirmed, the amount of rheumatoid factor in the patient’s blood may also help their doctor choose an appropriate treatment approach. However, although the rheumatoid factor test is a very useful diagnostic tool, it is important to remember that it is not conclusive of an RA diagnosis. Rheumatoid factor can be found in the blood samples of people without rheumatoid arthritis or in the samples from people who have different autoimmune conditions. It is also possible for someone who does have RA to have no rheumatoid factor present, particularly in the early stages of arthritis, although these cases of RA are generally less severe. Unfortunately there is no single test that can be used to confirm a diagnosis of RA. Instead, rheumatologists must rely on a combination of medical history, clinical exams, and various test results, including the rheumatoid factor test, to confirm a diagnosis of RA.
Yes you can have RA with an Rf of 20. When a doctor sees the symptoms of RA they automatically check for RF because it is a good indicator that that is the problem when taking the symptoms into account , However you don't need any RF at all to be suffering from RA. When this happens it is described as "seronegative rheumatoid arthritis".An RF of more than 23 units and a titer over than 1:80 can indicate rheumatoid arthritis but may also occur in other conditions.A negative test result for rheumatoid factor does notnecesarily exclude the diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis.
People that have rheumatoid arthritis often also have a high RF However not always. There are also many people with a high rheumatoid factor that never develop rheumatoid arthritis, so unless the person is showing the symptoms of RA it should have no effect.