Blood Tests Could Predict Rheumatoid Arthritis
By Donna Parker • Mar 25th, 2010 • Category: Health Articles, Health News, Joint Health, Thursday Edition
Although blood tests can be conducted for a number of health reasons, including measuring prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels, a new study is suggesting that blood tests might be able to predict the presence of rheumatoid arthritis before a patient experiences symptoms.
The disease, which deals with the painful inflammation of the joints, usually occurs in older individuals who need to seek treatment to calm the pain. The disease can sometimes lead to the destruction of bone and cartilage in some severe cases.
According to a new study published in Arthritis & Rheumatism, being able to detect the disease before it progresses may allow physicians to treat it, preventing the pain from occurring before it even starts.
Researchers noted that certain chemokines and cytokines increase significantly within the blood prior to rheumatoid arthritis occurring. The scientists said they feel that if doctors notice this progression early enough, they may be able to prevent the disease.
"Our findings present an opportunity for better predicting the risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis and possibly preventing disease progression," said study author Solbritt Rantapää-Dahlqvist, M.D.
If you wake up with aches… pains… and stiffness… you’re not alone!
More than 40 million Americans suffer from knee… back… hand… wrist… finger… and hip pain. Just the slightest flare-up can ruin your entire day and keep you up all night!
Most prescription drugs get rid of the pain but cause other negative side effects to the rest of your body.
For real relief, you want a remedy that can:
- Clobber joint pain quickly
- Repair and lubricate joints
- Soothe fiery inflammation
- Put an end to throbbing pain
- Reverse cartilage damage
- Improve blood flow to traumatized areas
- Help improve repetitive motion
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