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What does a chronically high sedimentation rate indicate?
A high sedimentation rate (ESR) indicates inflammation in the body somewhere. The sedimentation rate wil not indicate the cause of the inflammation. However a chronic sedimentation rat can indicate an Autoimmune problem like rheumatoid arthritis.
What nutrients do I need for my Rheumatoid Arthritis?
If you have Rheumatoid Arthritis it would be good for you to eat lots of fruits and vegetables, foods high in fiber and low in fat. You would also want to exercise everyday.
Is a factor of 260.9 for rheumatoid arthritis high?
Yes
Is rheumatoid arthritis factor will affects marriage life?
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.
Are high fibrinogen and rouleaux associated with RA?
To get more information on this particular subject go to the related link "(Is Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate the Preferable Measure of the Acute Phase Response in Rheumatoid Arthritis?)" below
Which doctor you have to consult if your ASO titer is high?
I would start of by consulting a hematologist as consistently high ASO titre can indicate rheumatoid arthritis.
What is seronegative rheumatoid arthritis?
My guess is that you read the term for seronagative Rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis is a immune disorder that usually exhibits itself in several joints of the body at the same time, (often the same joints on opposite sides of the body). When it is suspected that Rheumatoid arthritis is the culprit one of the blood tests that is done is one for Rheumatoid factor (RF) most of the people that have RA also have a high RF, However in about 20% of cases there is no RF and this is Known as seronegative Rheumatoid arthritis.
How does the sedimentation rate westergren test relate to carpel tunnel syndrome?
Carpel tunnel syndrome can be caused by the pressure that inflammation puts on nerves that run through the carpel tunnel. If you have a high sedimentation rate it may explain why you are having your problem. If the inflammation is a result of rheumatoid arthritis it may require surgery to relieve the pressure
Can rheumatoid arthritis cause high cpk levels?
There is no information available on it so I suspect the answer is NO.
What is a good diet for a person with rheumatoid arthritis?
Some food to try to avoid when you have Rheumatoid arthritis, is foods high in saturated fats and high in Omega 6 fatty acids. These are mostly animal products and foods made with vegetable oils.
Can rheumatoid arthritis cause high blood pressure?
Yes. Because of the pain from rheumatoid arthritis, it causes the brain to secrete more adrenaline which causes the heart to beat faster increasing blood pressure.
When reading lab results for Rheumatoid factor -5.0?
A rheumatoid factor over 23 units and a titer over 1:80 indicates rheumatoid arthritis, However this may also occur in other conditions.False positive results can occur when the blood is high in fats.A negative test result for rheumatoid factor does not exclude the diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis.
