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Question by Tasha Marie: I have a rheumatoid factor of 8.9, and he told me 11 is positive?
I am 20 years old and the dr says I have signs of an inflammatory illness in my blood test results. What could this mean? My mother has rheumatoid arthritis, if family history means anything. I have had severe joint and muscle pain over the last couple months?

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Question by Molly81: anyone with Rheumatoid arthritis notice increase in pain as prednisone tapers off?
I started on 15mg daily of prednisone for two weeks then 10mg for two weeks and felt great now I am on 5mg and pain is starting to come back, I really dont want to go back to how I was. I have two kids to look after!! What can I do? Anyone have any diet tips or any info about RA?? I will do anything not to feel the way I do!! Please help

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Question by Beccy: Rheumatoid Arthritis? Quality of Life?
I have a very dear friend with rheumatoid arthritis. She is only 25 and has had it since her late teens.

It is very painful for her, she has had multiple broken bones/bone replacements, and is frequently sick. All treatments have failed, except actemra (which she is currently on and is giving her relief).

She is still able to work and lead a very normal life (albeit in pain), but I am wondering for how much longer will she have quality of life?

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