Monday, April 28, 2008 Erin asks

Q: My husband has an extremely high rheumatoid number but has not been formally diagnosed.....

My husband was tested twice and both times his RA number was 341....yes, 341! We have an appt. w/ a specialist but have not yet been there. How worried should I/we be?

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Answers (2)

Hollybgroovin, Health Guide

4/28/08 3:51pm

I am not a doctor, but I would not be too worried at this point. A high rheumatoid factor can be indicative of many different thing, including rheumatoid arthritis. A rheumatologist will be able to run many more tests including a joint count where he tests for tenderness in the joints. I have included a wonderful site that tells all about rheumatoid factor and what it might mean for you.

http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/53/15969/factor/

I hope all goes well for you and your husband and please know that we all here for you when you need support. Good luck and best wishes!

soniya

6/22/08 10:56pm

MY RA factor is 74 and everyday im in pain.so im sure your husband must be in pain too.you shd meet the rheumotologist ASAP and start doing yoga as soon as possible.

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