Hi there, for the last three weeks I have had alot of pain in my lower back region
(no recent accidents or proir history of back pain) along with feeling tired and lack of energy and my eyes are very itchy and dry, gritty almost. I went to my GP and he sent me for blood tests, which have come back indicating rheumatoid factor. Please could you tell me about what this is. I am 24 years old, 5'1 and about 7st 10. Please feel free to ask more questions. Thankyou.
Well, first of all, we are not doctors, just people that have RA. Itchy gritty eyes sounds more like Sjogrens Syndrome, which is common along with RA. I have both. Lower back pain though is not a REAL common symptom. Usually you will have pain and swelling in both hands or both feet to start with, but RA is a very hard thing to dx. Blood tests alone do not dx RA, you need symptoms that last over 3 months, blood work and a full work up by a rheumatologist. Please ask your GP for a referral to a Rheumatologist, that is the only way you will know for sure if you have RA. Good luck.
Brad
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