How This Helps
If you suspect that you are suffering from Rheumatoid Arthritis, it’s important to have some tests done to definitively diagnose RA such as Rheumatoid factor, Erythrocyte sedimentation rate, C-reactive protein, white blood cell count, blood tests for anemia, and Citrullinated Peptide (anti-CCP) antibodies. The anti-CCP a more sensitive test, is more specific than Rheumatoid factor, and may be detected in healthy individuals before onset of RA. Working with a functional medicine practitioner and/or a functional nutritionist, can help find and treat the underlying cause of your RA and sometimes reverse the disease.
Science and Research
Causes of Rheumatoid Arthritis
