Had my RF levels checked 3 years ago came back as 226 (20 is the 'normal' level) I was told I had nothing to worry about as although I was in pain no other levels were elevated and my results were just a little bit raise. Other problems occurred, including Swine Flu, and I was diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS). My joint pains became a lot worse and I was repeatedly told that I It was the CFS. I then discovered a Lump in my arm and the consultant that treated me diagnose a problem with my shoulder (as well as necrotised fat in my upper arm that was removed instead of the original lump). I was sent to another consultant who removed the original lump and in another operation performed a shoulder decompression, removing thickened synovial fluid from the shoulder joint. I return to a different GP because other large joints (hips) cause as much pain as the shoulder and she re- did blood tests my RF levels are now over 400 but still my inflammation levels are low. I'm in constant pain and tied, My joints get stuck the clunk painfully back into place. I have disturbed sleep and It hurts when I breath to the point that I keep going to my GP to see if I have a chest infection. I have been referred to a rheumatologist but I will have to wait six weeks to see them and I am worried about the RF levels, what does such high levels mean? And do I have CFS? I really am at my wits end and don't know wht to do while I wait for another consultant and another round of tests.
Any information will help thank you K.