Hi. Newbie here.
I've got a rheumatology appointment on Friday as GP suspects I have some sort of inflammatory arthritis, possibly RA (it runs in the family)
My anti ccp is 198, rheumatoid factor positive and my ESR and CRP are four times what they should be.
Can I ask how likely you think it'll be that I am diagnosed with RA based on these blood results.
It's all happened very quickly and I'm trying to get my head round it all.
Thank you.
One thing you have to learn with all AI diseases is not to try to get ahead of things. Wait until the rheumatology team see you & analyse your blood results. ..they are the experts & really do want to be able to guide you through the maze of AID's.
If you have any particular questions write them down so that you remember what you want to know.....the first RA appointment is usually a bit daunting.
We aren't qualified experts here & can only offer support.So look forward to 2018 & if you do have RA , don't read every every article on Google as probably none of them will be relavent to you & might scare the pants off you.
When the time comes, listen to your rheumatology team...& remember more people are given drugs that help them than those who fail, but we don't post here very often as we are doing OK.
Good Luck on Friday.