Question 1

i have seropositive rheumatoid arthritis/anti-ccp strongly positive. what the heck does that mean?

Accepted Answer

Rheumatoid arthritis: What you describe supports the diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis.  It you are not already under the care of a physician, please see one asap as treatments can relive pain, deformity and forestall progress of disease.

Question 2

how can you stop symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis in finger/s?

Accepted Answer

Control the disease: Control the underlying inflammatory process and you control the pain and stiffness.

Question 3

rheumatoid arthritis steam room?

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Ok: If the question is whether a steam room can be used if you have rheumatoid artjhritis the answer is yes. Generally the joints do feel better  with the application of moist heat. Sitting in a steam room can be therapeutic as long as it is not too hot and other factors or illnesses preclude using it.

Question 4

how do you treat rheumatoid arthritis?

Accepted Answer

DMARDs: You want to use medications that are known to prevent joint damage, a problem that can occur relatively early in the disease process. Agents such as Methotrexate and tnf agents will often accomplish this purpose. These are disease-modifying drugs or dmards.

Question 5

can rheumatoid arthritis be hereditary?

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No: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is not herititary, in that you do not inherit it directly. However certain genes can increase ones chance of developing it.It is most likely that  RA  develops in genetically susceptible  people who are exposed to some enviromental trigger which sets off the disease process.

Question 6

is rheumatoid arthritis worse in summer?

Accepted Answer

Not usually: Most people with rheumatoid arthritis report that their symptoms get worse in the winter and more people are diagnosed in the winter months. Of course, it's possible that your disease gets worse in the summer.

Question 7

how do you diagnose rheumatoid arthritis?

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See answer: History, physical examination and some lab tests are usually all that is needed to make the diagnosis for someone with extensive experience with rheumatoid arthritis. There are diagnostic criteria to aid in the decision making process but they are not hard and fast rules.

Question 8

do you know if you have rheumatoid arthritis?

Accepted Answer

Joint pain swelling: If you have  joint pain, joint swelling. These are  a start but other  things can also occur. Your evaluation will help clarify the diagnosis.

Question 9

what is the best med for rheumatoid arthritis?

Accepted Answer

Impossible to answer: Every patient is different with differing degrees and intensity of disease and differing potentials for long term damage. Varied drugs are used includind anti inflammatory medications and low dose steroids. Disease modifying drugs like plaquenil, azulfidine (sulfasalazine) or Methotrexate are quite helpful the most recent additions, the biologics, like Enbrel or Humira are the most potent and trul;y inhibit diseu.

Question 10

which type of disease is rheumatoid arthritis?

Accepted Answer

An autoimmune joint-: An autoimmune joint inflammation which can involve most joints in the upper and lower extremities. The exact trigger is not yet known, but untreated, it can cripple. Also, the inflammation from the RA can accelerate atherosclerosis of the arteries & lead to premature heart disease or stroke. There are many non-joint issues which can also occur. Consult with a rheumatologist to quiet inflammation!

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