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Diagnosis

Rheumatoid arthritis can be difficult to diagnose. Many other conditions resemble it and its symptoms can develop insidiously. Blood tests and x-rays may show normal results for months after the onset of joint pain. Even after rheumatoid arthritis has been diagnosed, it is extremely important to determine whether the course of the disease is benign (type 1) or aggressive (type 2) in order to treat the problem appropriately.

Blood Tests

Various blood tests may be used to help diagnose RA, ...

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Expert & Community Posts

Rheumatoid Factor: What is it? What does it mean?

By Mark Borigini, M.D. , Health Expert

Rheumatoid factors are antibodies that attach to other antibodies. This may be associated with... Read more »

Putting a Stop to Rheumatoid Arthritis Before it Begins

By Mark Borigini, M.D. , Health Expert

While there is no cure for rheumatoid arthritis, it appears that physicians can stop the... Read more »

There may be new ways to test for Rheumatoid Factor

By Mark Borigini, M.D. , Health Expert

Not too long ago, I wrote about the utility of the Rheumatoid Factor (RF) and the anti-cyclic... Read more »

Rheumatoid Factor Revisited—an Update from the American College of Rheumatology

By Mark Borigini, M.D. , Health Expert

My last blog discussed the Rheumatoid Factor, its significance, and perhaps its insignificance. ... Read more »

Cancer Drug Gleevec Shows Potential for Treatment of RA

By Christine Miller , Health Expert

New research shows that Gleevec, a cancer drug used to treat chronic myelogenous leukemia (CLL) and... Read more »

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Health Guide

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Diagnosis

No single test can confirm or rule out SLE. A number of tests are required before SLE can be diagnosed definitively. The first symptoms of SLE can resemble one of many syndromes or... Read more »

Osteoarthritis: Symptoms

Conditions with Similar SymptomsNumerous conditions have symptoms of joint aches and pains. Something as benign as sleeping on a bad mattress to the serious afflictions associated with cancer can... Read more »

Fibromyalgia: Conditions with Similar Symptoms

Conditions with Similar SymptomsBetween 10 - 30% of all doctors' office visits are due to symptoms that resemble those of fibromyalgia, including fatigue, malaise, and widespread muscle pain. Since... Read more »

Osteoarthritis: Diagnosis

Osteoarthritis is often visible in x-rays. Cartilage loss is indicated by certain images:If the normal space between the bones in a joint is narrowed.If there is an abnormal increase in bone... Read more »

Gout: Risk Factors

The first step in diagnosing the disease is to determine which joints are affected. A physical examination and medical history can help confirm or rule out gout. For example, gout is more... Read more »

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