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Rheumatoid Arthritis

Why a +RF test doesn’t always mean you have Rheumatoid Arthritis

January 5, 2021 ·

Understand what a +RF means
Know what your +RF means

If you’ve ever seen a doctor because of persistent hand pain or hand swelling or even knee pain it is quite possible you’ve had the Rheumatoid Factor test done. When it comes back positive it is easy to assume that it means you have Rheumatoid Arthritis, I mean, obviously, it has the same name in it, “Rheumatoid.” But as with most things antibody related, it’s not that simple. The Rheumatoid Factor can be positive in a lot of different conditions aside from Rheumatoid Arthritis and the chance of having a positive Rheumatoid Factor blood test goes up as we get older.

Learn more about the Rheumatoid Factor (RF) and Rheumatoid Arthritis in the above video and take notes. Having more information will help you understand your own labs results and get you more prepared for your own doctor’s visit. Connected Rheumatology Texas Bluebonnet logo

~Dr. Ortiz

What type of arthritis do you have?

September 11, 2020 ·

Learn the types of arthritis here
Learn about the different types of arthritis here!

Did you know there are multiple types of arthritis? And you can have more than one type at a time? I KNOW!

It is so easy to gloss over joint pain, thinking it is just a part of getting older. And although it is true many of us will get more aches and pain as we age, not all types of arthritis are created equal. There are some clues that can point to what type of arthritis you have and we go over these in the video. Click the video above to learn all about it and let me know what you think and if you have any questions!

~Dr. Ortiz

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