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Just want to know how sever my RA is

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Hala_Ahmed
Hala_Ahmed

My RF is positive with 128 - my ESR is 17 1st hr and 37 2nd hr. I have negative CPR.

I have pain and stiffness in my fingers, hands, arms, shoulders, knees and one ankle.

Do you think my RA is mild, moderate or severe?

I am taking MTX with plaquinil. After the first injection I felt more pain. Is this normal?

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  • Jan999
    Jan999 Hala_Ahmed

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    My RF was 28 and I'm told it's at the lower end but I still have RA. I'm unsure as to whether they would class yours as severe as it depends on other symptoms.
    • Hala_Ahmed
      Hala_Ahmed Jan999

      Posted

      Hi matron.

      Thanks for the reply.

      but I think you had your RF results interpreted differently.  I think there's the units per ml and the titre thing. Mine was the titre. Am not sure the way your lab is using. They have different approaches. 

  • lorraine65337
    lorraine65337 Hala_Ahmed

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    H Hala

    I have had R/A since age 11 J/C/A then but im 51 now . Was on MTX for 9 years until the dose went to high and was doing damge to my stomache ,so i was then offered the choice of Biologicol drugs . Long story short is that my ESR was 54 just b4 i started the new drug .and yes it took time like you said you probebly feel bad right now but it does take some time for drugs to kick in . So what im saying is mine is Stable and my ESR has returned back down again to 12 that is the lowest i have ever been in at least 3 years . It doesnt mean your Arthritis is mild/moderate the way i look at it is you have a disease that is chronic and will never go away BUT with the right medication and your own will power you will be able to lead a normal life ( all beign well ) when flare upd start you need not push yourself as you do more harm than good ,i have learned that over the years . So stay positive and stick to drugs that will work for you ,i just got to the end of the DMDS and thats when you its at its worst and your having real problems . Dont hesitae to tell gp or hospital if the drugs dont work ,afer all it you thats suffering the pain and not them . I hope you have some releif from the drugs soon and feel better ,sorry if i have went on a bit smile buy take care .x

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