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Does ReA come up in a normal blood test?

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k36752
k36752

Hi, I had ReA 15 years ago due to a bacteria causing appendicitis. Now I believe I have it again but I don't know what's triggered it. My GP clearly didn't believe me but said she would send me for blood tests to see if I have arthritis. My question is whether ReA shows up in general blood tests for arthritis? I'm worried nothing will show up and they'll dismiss my problem which appears to be getting worse.... is reached the stage that I can barely look after my three children.

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  • kerrie_75463
    kerrie_75463 k36752

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    my experience was yes however in combination with your account of events, imagings etc

    Also most important is if you had a bacterial infection and if your immune system has been compromised.

    My bacteria infection was 18 months before the reaction. um it was the medications that caused the reactions, though gp could not or would not validate this. I ended up seeing a naturopath who who addressed my fledgling immune system by inckuding massive doses of supplements and pain relief for 6 months and now 12 months later am 95% well.

    Good luck

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