What blood test is for rheumatoid arthritis and what are the symptoms?

Talk to your Dr.: Rheumatoid Arthritis is an autoimmune disease that occurs when your body starts to attack its own tissues. Symptoms include: Tender, warm, swollen joints, Joint stiffness that is usually worse in the mornings and after inactivity, Fatigue, fever and loss of appetite. Tests for RA include: ESR (elevated sed rate), CRP (c reactive protein), Rheumatoid Factor, Anti-CCP antibodies. Your Dr can help.