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Nicole_J

Updated 1y ago

Possible Rheumatoid Arthritis Diagnosis - Seeking Advice

One of my many doctors finally called and said something finally showed up on my blood and they are sending me for futher testing for rheumatoid arthritis. Anyone have any advice or know what this means???

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It means that your doctor has found some indicators in your blood test results that suggest you might have rheumatoid arthritis, and they want to conduct further tests to confirm the diagnosis. Rheuma...See More

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Susie949

1y

Maybe they want to make sure if you have it or not.
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Nicole_J

1y

he told me my test was mildly positive so he wanted more testing
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Marjo

1y

I have RA and it is confirmed through blood test. I hope you have caught it early because you can stop the joint damage with medication! RA is an Autoimmune disease, it can also effect internal organs .
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Nicole_J

1y

thanks

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