Rheumatoid Arthritis and
Positive ANA
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disease that causes joint inflammation, pain, and swelling. It can also affect other organs, including the heart, lungs, and eyes. This autoimmune disease is linked to a positive ANA.
Symptoms Include:
- Joint pain, stiffness, and swelling, especially in the hands, wrists, and feet
- Pain and stiffness that worsens after resting
- Morning stiffness that lasts more than an hour
- Fatigue, fever, and loss of appetite
- Joint deformity
- Lumps called rheumatoid nodules
Treatment
If left untreated, RA can increase the risk of mortality. Early diagnosis and treatment can help prevent joint damage and worsening symptoms. There's no cure for RA, but it can be managed with treatment.
Dr. Isabelle Amigues
If you have been diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis Dr. Isabelle Amigues is able to work with you and formulate a treatment plan. Dr. Amigues fosters a deeper sense of trust and transparency as she guides patients through the healing and restoration of physical, mental, and spiritual wellness. With a clinically excellent and research-focused medical background, she employs a blended approach utilizing the best in data-driven Western medicine and traditional Eastern healing that empowers our patients to understand the mind + body connection and to engage their intrinsic ability to heal.
