What does it mean if you have a high rheumatoid factor?

Answer by  chen2 (508)

You could already be experiencing rheumatoid arthritis without realizing it, you would be experiencing stiffness in the mornings, some swelling and redness in your finger joints. Or you be on your way to be getting rheumatoid arthritis, I suggest going to your doctor

Answer by  Zach29 (153)

Rheumatoid factor is an antibody that can bind to other antibodies, and is found in 80% of adults that have rheumatoid arthritis. Sjogren's syndrome, Systemic lupus erythematosus, Scleroderma, and Dermatomyositis can also cause one to be positive for rheumatoid factor.

Answer by  champaign9497 (11977)

That means that you are on the high side of risk of having rheumatoid arthritis. Your doctor will be able to explain it to you better.

Answer by  Bobinski (1652)

This blood test measures the amount of the RF antibody present in the blood. A high level can be caused by autoimmune diseases and some infections. One of the diseases is rheumatoid arthritis. Once in a while you will have a healthy person with an elevated level of RF.