Visit with Rhumy today.

I had my Routine visit today with my Rhumy who Dx me with Rheumatoid Arthritis. However he thinks I have other things going on. He mentioned me seeing a Neuro, Because he was concerned about Ms. (which I already had an Appointment) Any ways, according to him and my Primary their is a lot of research going on between Ms and elevated Sedrates. Mine is 79. He believes that their is a connection. Just thought I would share that.  

[mary_kay]

That's very interesting...I recently had the RA blood test which was negative, but still waiting on the Sed rate, I think.  Anyone know what that's about?  What's normal?  
Blessings, Kate, hope you get some good treatment.
Mary Kay

[Wobbly]

Interesting.....my RA is neg...but my Sed rate has been high for a few years...and my ANA is also positive...but not be antibodies??  

keep us updated if you can..thanks

wobbly
LL

[sllowe]

I'm not sure of the significance w/MS either, but thought the Sed rate shows inflammation levels.

I know mine was a "1" go figure.  And the only time it was elevated was when I was knee deep in that allergic reaction.  And, that SED rate was not the only thing inflamed for sure.

Anyone care to elaborate?

ttys,
Shell

[kate1975]

Hi, A normal Sed rate is 0-20. Mine is 79
A Sedrate means inflamation (inflammation), cancer etc.

Kate

[Deb61]

I've had tests indicating elevated sed rates, C-reactive protein, and positive ANA.  They fluctuate, though.  My sed rate, although elevated sometimes (sometimes perfectly normal), has never been that high.  The ANA has always been low-titer positive (1:80, 1:160 I believe)--not indicative of lupus.  

I've been told that many people with MS, however, have a positive ANA.  What's weird is, my PCP is sending me to get a whole bunch of blood tests, including the arthritis panel again (been diagnosed with MS this year)--with never a arthritis-like complaint at this last visit during this week.  Maybe he's thinking I may have lupus, too?

Keep us posted on your neuro visit.  Best of wishes at that appointment.

Deb

[Heather3418]

As many of you know, I have had a diagnosis of MS for 13 years.  I have had one positive ANA and the last one I had done at the end of last year was negative.  My SED rate was 19.  My RA was only slightly elevated.

So I don't know if that throws out the therory that all people with MS has positive ANA's.  I was always of the thought that the ANA would be elevated since I had MS.

It all confuses me, for sure.  Maybe Quix can straighten us out on this one.

Heather

[kate1975]

Hello, Interesting the feedback on this subject. My  Rhumatologist  started me on methotrexate, Which I am scared of. Monday starts a new week for me as I will be going in for a MRI. Hopefully this will give us many answers to questions we have.
Last week my eyes were so bothersome this week they are much better, However when I  go to focus on something it takes a moment for my eyes to adjust if that makes sense to any of you.

Thanks for listening  to me ramble...

Kate