Do I Have RA?

Hi everyone,

 I'm new here and was wondering if anyone can answer my question.  My C-reative Protein is 0.9 and the norm is <0.5 my Rheumatoid Factor is 59.  The norm is <43. My sedimentation rate is normal.  I have sometimes get severe pain in my neck and back.  I can hear my spine "snap" occasionally.  My neck pops and has a chunching  sound when I move it around.  Sometimes my ankles give out on me and I have to grab something to hold on to.  It only happens for a second or two then I'm ok again.  I'm anemic and have asthma.  Most days I'm really exhaused.  So, do I have RA or not?

 Thanks for any help

 

RA can affect the cervical spine but usually spares the thorasic and lumbar areas. Another sure symptom is morning stiffness in the joints. Do you have any of that? Also, a blood test called Anti-CCP is highly specific for RA. You might want to ask your doctor to run that test.