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No there is not a connection between RF and osteoarthritis except that the results of both illnesses can come out with the same result. It should be kept in mind that a person can suffer from both conditions at the same time.
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Why has your osteoarthritis spread so quickly?
perhaps it is not osteoarthritis have you been checked out for Rheumatoid arthritis yet?
Can you have a positive rheumatoid arthritis test and not be symptomatic?
Yes There is no specific test that will indicate that you have Rheumatoid arthritis (RA). When there is a suspicion that you may suffer from this disease one of the tests done is a test for Rheumatoid factor(RF). About 90% of people that have RA also have an elevated RF. However having a positive or elevated RF does not necessarily mean you are at present suffering from RA.
Osteoarthritis rheumatoid arthritis and gout are common forms of what?
Arthritis or rheumatism
Is the Osteoarthritis index normed for rheumatoid arthritis?
OSteo and rheumatoid arthritiswhile both destructive to joints are completely different diseases.
Does osteoarthritis usually involve bilateral joints?
Arthritis in the same place on either side of the body at the same time. this is typical in rheumatoid arthritis.
Why has your osteoarthritis spread so quickly?
perhaps it is not osteoarthritis have you been checked out for Rheumatoid arthritis yet?
Can you have a positive rheumatoid arthritis test and not be symptomatic?
Yes There is no specific test that will indicate that you have Rheumatoid arthritis (RA). When there is a suspicion that you may suffer from this disease one of the tests done is a test for Rheumatoid factor(RF). About 90% of people that have RA also have an elevated RF. However having a positive or elevated RF does not necessarily mean you are at present suffering from RA.
Osteoarthritis rheumatoid arthritis and gout are common forms of what?
Arthritis or rheumatism
Is the Osteoarthritis index normed for rheumatoid arthritis?
OSteo and rheumatoid arthritiswhile both destructive to joints are completely different diseases.
Does osteoarthritis usually involve bilateral joints?
Arthritis in the same place on either side of the body at the same time. this is typical in rheumatoid arthritis.
Can you have rheumatoid arthritis with a rheumatoid factor of 20?
Yes, as a matter of fact you can have RA with no rheumatoid factor at all.
Are boys more at risk of getting arthritis?
With osteoarthritis which is related largely to wear and tear Males are more likely to develop Osteoarthritis. This is also the case in developing gout, However in the case of Rheumatoid arthritis Females are more likely to have it by a factor of 3 to 1.
Is osteoarthritis more common than rheumatoid arthritis?
Yes much more,
What brings about rheumatoid factor?
At this stage the reason for rheumatoid factor is still unknown.
Causes of rheumatism?
Because there are many different types of rheumatic diseases like rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis, there can be various different causes. While a cause of osteoarthritis can include the wear and tear of joints, rheumatoid arthritis can be caused by an autoimmune disorder.
Other associated names for rheumatoid factor?
It seems that rheumatoid factor is the only name that is used for it.
What causes your joints to to feel stiff when every you sit along time?
Rheumatoid and osteoarthritis can both do this.
