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2018-10-18 15:00:20
My ESR is 80 and RA factor is more than 120. I have swelling and pain in knee and feet and a bent finger. How severe is my arthritis and can it be cured ?
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1. It needs to be investigated 2. you  must go to specialist in a private clinic or hospital. 3. Kindly don't ignore it.

Answered2018-10-20 06:39:36

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That's a case of RA. it can b suppressed but not completely curable. You can live a normal life by visiting your rheumatologist regularly and following your doctor properly.

Answered2018-10-19 01:58:27

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