Q: my blood results are normal-thyroid=cpk 20.00-tsh .72-t3 39.10-t4 8.09-ra factor<10.00 what is this? i have two nodules in thyroid one 2.2 and other 0.48 with associated calcification. what does this mean?

Did thyroid ABs ?: Many people with hashimoto's get cystic thyroiditis. You do not mention whether these were done. Benign nodules are quite common, be should be biopsied, nonetheless!

Q: how to know when do subcutaneous nodules appear in course of ra(rheumatoid arthritis)?

Usually never: Subcutaneous nodules are only present in about 20% of cases, they are usually associated with more severe disease.

Q: what is ra?

Rhumatoid arthritis: One of the most common medical conditions for whic the term "ra" is used is rhuematoid arthritis, which is an inflammatory arthritic condition. Ra can stand for oher things as well, for example it is also used commonly to refer to the term "room air". Thank you for the question.

Q: is there cure for ra?

No: However there are several promising treatments in the pipeline.

Q: what is worse lupus or ra?

It depends: It depends on the severity of the involvement. Each disease can be relatively mild or be very severe.

Q: can i be blind due to ra ?

Not likely: But possible. Usually dry eye iritis and steroid related cataracts. But rarely Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) retinal toxicity after 7-8 yrs of high doses. Eyemds monitor for this quite carefully every 6 months or so reducing the chance of blindness.

Q: can ra make u lose weight?

Yes: When it presents sometimes you can weight loss called cachexia due to the systemic inflammation that it has. This can resolve once one goes on therapy.

Question 1

chest x-ray lists calcification r humeral head sugg of calcific tendonitis -is this different than an ra nodule or no?

Accepted Answer

: It's different than rheumatoid nodules. This is a garden variety chronic tendonitis of the shoulder from wear&amp;tear over time. This may cause episodes of acute shoulder pain,chronic discomfort or no symptoms. If you're unsure of your shoulder status, have your MD examine &amp; advise you.

Question 2

can i get nodules on my fingers while taking methotrexate for ra?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Methotrexate use is associated with an increased risk of developing rheumatoid nodules.

Question 3

i have ra & on enbrel (etanercept). have chronic cough & 2 small lung nodules. concerns?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: The nodules could be anything from scar tissue due to prior infections, rheumatoid nodules. To cancer.  You should ask your doctor about these.  The cough could be due to rheumatoid lung, copd, infection or a simple allergy or sinus problem.  You will need to explore this with your own doctor to get a diagnosis.

Question 4

my blood results are normal-thyroid=cpk 20.00-tsh .72-t3 39.10-t4 8.09-ra factor<10.00 what is this? i have two nodules in thyroid one 2.2 and other 0.48 with associated calcification. what does this mean?

Accepted Answer

Did thyroid ABs ?: Many people with hashimoto's get cystic thyroiditis. You do not mention whether these were done. Benign nodules are quite common, be should be biopsied, nonetheless!

Question 5

how to know when do subcutaneous nodules appear in course of ra(rheumatoid arthritis)?

Accepted Answer

Usually never: Subcutaneous nodules are only present in about 20% of cases, they are usually associated with more severe disease.

Question 6

what is ra?

Accepted Answer

Rhumatoid arthritis: One of the most common medical conditions for whic the term "ra" is used is rhuematoid arthritis, which is an inflammatory arthritic condition.  Ra can stand for oher things as well, for example it is also used commonly to refer to the term "room air".  Thank you for the question.

Question 7

is there cure for ra?

Accepted Answer

No: However there are several promising treatments in the pipeline.

Question 8

what is worse lupus or ra?

Accepted Answer

It depends: It depends on the severity of the involvement. Each disease can be relatively mild or be very severe.

Question 9

can i be blind due to ra ?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: But possible. Usually dry eye iritis and steroid related cataracts. But rarely Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) retinal toxicity after 7-8 yrs of high doses. Eyemds monitor for this quite carefully every 6 months or so reducing the chance of blindness.

Question 10

can ra make u lose weight?

Accepted Answer

Yes: When it presents sometimes you can weight loss called cachexia due to the systemic inflammation that it has.  This can resolve once one goes on therapy.

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Chest x-ray lists calcification r humeral head sugg of calcific tendonitis -is this different than an ra nodule or no?

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Can i get nodules on my fingers while taking methotrexate for ra?

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I have ra & on enbrel (etanercept). have chronic cough & 2 small lung nodules. concerns?

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My blood results are normal-thyroid=cpk 20.00-tsh .72-t3 39.10-t4 8.09-ra factor<10.00 what is this? i have two nodules in thyroid one 2.2 and other 0.48 with associated calcification. what does this mean?

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How to know when do subcutaneous nodules appear in course of ra(rheumatoid arthritis)?

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What is ra?

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Is there cure for ra?

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What is worse lupus or ra?

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Can i be blind due to ra ?

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Can ra make u lose weight?

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