Rheumatoid Arthritis?

[red61]

Just received my lab results - ANA test positive and RF factor of 20. I have no joint swelling, but I feel generally quite stiff and ache a lot. Also my hair is falling out more than normal and I am pretty tired much of the time. Doc is sending me to a specialist - is RA likely what it is?
Thanks!

[TheLightSeeker]

Hey red61, Welcome to the forum.
Look into Hashimoto's disease (could be associated with underlying pathogenic infectious conditions), Hypothyroidism or Anemia.
Did you get a complete thyroid panel and CBC  and what where the findings?
What type of specialist are you going to see?
Your Gender?
Please post again with more details if you want.
The findings you posted are not significant, as Phtartist  suggested correctly.
Take care,
Niko

[Phtartist]

A positive ANA test result may suggest an autoimmune disease, but further specific testing is required to assist in making a final diagnosis. ANA test results can be positive in people without any known autoimmune disease. While this is not common, the frequency of a false positive ANA result increases as people get older.

Also, ANA may become positive before signs and symptoms of an autoimmune disease develop, so it may take time to tell the meaning of a positive ANA in a person who does not have symptoms. Most positive ANA results don't have significance, so physicians should reassure their patients but should also still be vigilant for development of signs and symptoms that might suggest an autoimmune disease.

Your Rheumatoid factor was only 20,  nothing to be concerned about.

Not sure about your hair loss.