new tests
airwave
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Hi All,
My doctor says that new tests are available for RA and would I wait for them to be available, not having much time with him, I didn't get to ask when and why. helpline didn't know either, any suggestions? I haven't made the appointment for blood test yet. I bet someone here knows!!!!
8) Its a grin, honest!
My doctor says that new tests are available for RA and would I wait for them to be available, not having much time with him, I didn't get to ask when and why. helpline didn't know either, any suggestions? I haven't made the appointment for blood test yet. I bet someone here knows!!!!
8) Its a grin, honest!
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Hi Airwave
I don't know, but I want to know....
If you find out will you let me know...
Ta!
Toni x0 -
Yes i read on the net there is a new type of test for arthur and its said to be good but dont know much about it
Colin0 -
Hi Yeah when I went to hospital on Monday and saw the consultant he said there was a new trial going on, but I wasnt in line for it because I had to see surgeon for a new knee!0
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Hi,
I came across these sites which give information about anti-CCP antibody testing and think it maybe what your doctor mentioned. Sounds interesting and hopefully there will be more information available soon.
Marie x
http://www.axis-shield.com/index.cfm?action=newsdetail&newsid=189
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http://www.labtestsonline.org.uk/understanding/analytes/ccp/sample.html0 -
fossillady wrote:Hi,
I came across these sites which give information about anti-CCP antibody testing and think it maybe what your doctor mentioned. Sounds interesting and hopefully there will be more information available soon.
Marie x
http://www.axis-shield.com/index.cfm?action=newsdetail&newsid=189
also
http://www.labtestsonline.org.uk/understanding/analytes/ccp/sample.html
Thanks Marie,
I've saved the links and will chase them up.
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airwave wrote:Hi All,
My doctor says that new tests are available for RA and would I wait for them to be available, not having much time with him, I didn't get to ask when and why. helpline didn't know either, any suggestions? I haven't made the appointment for blood test yet. I bet someone here knows!!!!
8) Its a grin, honest!
If it's not obvious that you've got RA, but you're showing some symptoms, then if you're CCP +ve they can diagnose RA. Pretty well everyone who is CCP+ve develops RA.
And they should treat the disease really aggressively. The prognosis is poor for CCP+ve patients, but there seems to be a window of opportunity to reduce erosion if they can control the disease in its early stages. That means Methotrexate and Sulphafalazine and Anti-TNF early on if necessary.
If it is CCP tests that your doctor is refering to, the thing I don't understand is why you should wait – they can send the blood samples off to a lab straight away.
I may be in this position myself -- I have some but not all the symptoms of RA. And I'm waiting -- in tenterhooks -- the result of a CCP test.0 -
averyniceman wrote:airwave wrote:Hi All,
My doctor says that new tests are available for RA and would I wait for them to be available, not having much time with him, I didn't get to ask when and why. helpline didn't know either, any suggestions? I haven't made the appointment for blood test yet. I bet someone here knows!!!!
8) Its a grin, honest!
If it's not obvious that you've got RA, but you're showing some symptoms, then if you're CCP +ve they can diagnose RA. Pretty well everyone who is CCP+ve develops RA.
And they should treat the disease really aggressively. The prognosis is poor for CCP+ve patients, but there seems to be a window of opportunity to reduce erosion if they can control the disease in its early stages. That means Methotrexate and Sulphafalazine and Anti-TNF early on if necessary.
If it is CCP tests that your doctor is refering to, the thing I don't understand is why you should wait – they can send the blood samples off to a lab straight away.
I may be in this position myself -- I have some but not all the symptoms of RA. And I'm waiting -- in tenterhooks -- the result of a CCP test.
I'll let you know what happens, just managed to get a date for the bloodtest.
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Aha Airwave
Well done and do let us know the outcome!
Toni x0 -
airwave wrote:Hi All,
My doctor says that new tests are available for RA and would I wait for them to be available, not having much time with him, I didn't get to ask when and why. helpline didn't know either, any suggestions? I haven't made the appointment for blood test yet. I bet someone here knows!!!!
8) Its a grin, honest!
Hi Airwave
I am very much like 'averyniceman' as have some but not all RA symptoms. I had the anti-ccp blood test 1 year ago and was positive for this. I am currently on Mtx and Sulfasalaxine.
If the test is available in your area, push for it.
Good luck0
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