Hi. I have been suffering with morning stiffness of back and neck. Doctor prescribed blood test and found RF to be 9IU/ml. Does it indicate Rheumatoid Arthritis?
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Hi, High levels of rheumatoid factor (above 20 IU/mL, 1: 40, or over the 95th percentile) occur in rheumatoid arthritis and Sj�gren's syndrome (present in 70%). The higher the level of RF the greater the probability of destructive articular disease. It is also found in Epstein-Barr virus or Parvovirus infection. Other than in rheumatoid arthritis, rheumatoid factor may also be elevated in:[citation needed] Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) Sj�gren's syndrome Interstitial pulmonary fibrosis Hepatitis B, Chronic liver disease and chronic hepatitis Essential mixed cryoglobulinemia Primary biliary cirrhosis Infectious mononucleosis and any chronic viral infection Bacterial endocarditis Leprosy Sarcoidosis Tuberculosis Syphilis Visceral leishmaniasis Malaria Leukemia Dermatomyositis Systemic sclerosis After vaccination/transfusion in normal individuals Need to co-relate with your symptoms and other findings. Share more details and reports.
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Apply hot fomentation twice daily. Avoid bending in front. Postural correction- sit tall, walk tall. Extension exercises x 15 times x twice daily - lying on tummy, take left arm up for 3 seconds, then bring it down, right arm up for 3 seconds, bring down. Bring right leg up, hold for 3 seconds, bring it down. Then right leg up and hold for 3 seconds and bring it down. Repeat twice a day- 10 times. Bhujang asana? lie flat on your stomach, keeping the palms out, bend the neck backward, take a deep breath and while holding it for 6 seconds, raise the chest up. Release breath and relax your body. Repeat the exercise 15 times twice daily. Core strengthening exercises- straight leg raised with toes turned outward, repeat 10 times, twice a day. Neck advice hot fomentation x twice daily. Neck exercises. Neck stretching. Postural correction. Shoulder shrugs. Core strengthening exercises. Take frequent breaks at work use cervical pillow. Use back support. Self massage the back of neck.
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