Information and opinions on health from Angel at HealthCentral.com. HealthCentral.com is one of the top health destinations on the Web, with more than 35 condition-specific, wellness and general health Web properties. http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/685902/index http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/685902/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/685902/index http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/685902/95177/rf Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:15:34 -0500 Angel I have a ? about rheumatoid factor.  I recently recd my blood work results from my rheumy. My RF factor is at 160 though the rest of my blood work looked pretty good. Note I had been taking Prednisone about a week before this blood test. When I was first referred to a rheumatologist by my regular md my RF was at 28. So, I guess my question is should I be concerned that my RF factor  is increasing and what does it mean...if anything? I... http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/685902/95177/rf http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/685902/81568/inj Thu, 06 Aug 2009 11:37:49 -0400 Angel My rheumy has suggested I consider starting injections ? which I am apt to start. Its getting to the point I know I have to do something about my aching joints. I would like feedback from anyone taking injections and their experience on them. My Rheumy has not recommended a particular one yet which Im sure we will talk about more. Im curious to know what others thing about these meds. Are there any out there that will not cause weight gain?... http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/685902/81568/inj http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/685902/81486/deal Wed, 05 Aug 2009 19:21:37 -0400 Angel I have found in reading posts and paying attention at my Rheumy's office that it seems Lyrica is being prescribed to almost everyone. He has a real nice Lyrica clock hanging in his office along with notepads and of course pens. I will admit it helps some with my nerve pain associated with inflammation due to RA but, do they really know the "long"  term affects of this drug? I have a problem with docs pushing these newer... http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/685902/81486/deal