RA factor test results

Sandy wrote:

Hi, I'm 26 yrs old and i just got my blood results yesterday and I was diagnosed with RA. I guess it's not that bad the RF was only 14. But I'm worried like hell, I never thought that someone so young can have that, especially me. I've read alot about it since then and it scares me. I'm really worried. Can the results ever go back to normal? I mean can it ever go back to under 13?

Hey sandy, im 24 and was just diagnosed with RA. Ive been having problems with my hands since I was 18. Theyve swelled up and for 3 years,refuse to go back to normal.. I am looking forward to surgery to remove the bumps on my hand, feet and elbow... and meds to keep it under control. Stay positive! The medical technologies of today are quite remarkable.

My RA Factor is 1024 where as normal range is only 8! recently done HLA B27 test also which showed positiveness. I am caugh by Uvities in my eyes at least 25 times within last 25 years. But eyes are okay till now.Go for extensive Steroid Treatment when Uvities attacks.No permanent remedy to prevent recurent Uvities.But surprisingly inspite having accute RA in blood, no adverse impact on my body is observed. Any input to be shared?

I have been on Methrotrexate for RA since June of 2011. I seemed to be slowly gaining weight. Has anyone else gained weight while on this medication?

samantha wrote:

My RA factor was 16 and C-reactive protein is 3.5
I am 26 years old that suffers from chronic rib pain that happened directly after childbirth 3 and half years ago.
I dont have symptoms of RA....but am scheduled for a specialist. My question is, is 16 a high number?

(No) I just got tested and have a number of 16 and it's very mild although take d3 now and get the help you need do it won't get worst!!!