I have a positive test 108 H (>60 strong positive). I haven't been able to find a whole bunch of information on it. I understand that it correlates to the likelihood of developing RA. I really haven't been able to find out if it can be positive in other diseases or no disease process at all.
I have felt that I have had an autoimmune thing going on (as well as my GP) for quite awhile, just haven't found out which one. ANA positive off and on 1:160 mixed pattern speckled, homogenous, RF and other autoimmune lab work is normal.
Had an MRI with two spots on brain, but then next one was clear. Kidneys - GFR has gone done to 53 and spill protein in 24 hour urine, but then everything comes back to normal.
Have a lot of pain/stiffness and swelling in the morning or after prolonged periods of inactivity. Also, extreme fatique and various rashes along hairline off and on.
I tend to not do anything in the conventional way. (ie:had exploritory OR because all tests were normal, but I continued to get sick and lose weight. turned out to be a polyp in my gallbladder that was picked up on tests)
So, I guessing I won't have RA and it is something else. Anyone know more about Cyclic Citrullinated Pep IgG?
thanks in advance,
Karen