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Is it possible to have rheumatoid arthritis with a normal ra factor? my labs show my level was 12.6 but i have the symptoms of the condition.

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Unlikely but possibl: Unlikely, but possibile. Get a ccp antibody, much more specific! but some rfs are of the igg class. Conventional assays miss these. See a rheumatologist.

Answered 11/26/2013

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Many types of arthri: Many types of arthitis can resemble ra. You need a rheumatogist for an accurate dx. Even treatments are frequently non-specific.

Answered 11/26/2013

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