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The blood tests I have had already are: Rheumatoid factor- my result was < 20.0 iu/ml Serum urea level- result was 2.9 mmol/L Total Vitamin D- results 29.5 nmol/L Serum ferritin- results 30 ng/mL B12- results 155 ng/L Folate- results 3.7 ug/LI've had on and off deficiencies in Vitamin D and B12 since I was 13. Especially Vitamin D, I had a serve deficiency at one point.
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I would push to get an anti-CCP antibody and to see a rheumatologist. Might even have utility in checking an ESR / CRP to check your current bodily state of inflammation. Theoretically even if the RF and anti-CCP are negative you can have seronegative RA. Recognize that were anchoring pretty heavily on this given how youve presented the story, so be open to the idea that it could still be something else if the specialist has other thoughts. Worth exploring though, because the benefit of starting on biologic medications in the case of RA is to slow down the progression of joint deterioration.
If one of your fingers is squishy, you need to go have it looked at immediately. If you have gangrene again it can kill you if left untreated. Im just so sorry you are going through this.So when is a black finger just Raynaud's and when is it gangrene? The right index finger isn't squishy, but the skin is breaking down and it's oozing something smelly.
OP, this is an indication that the tissue has died and has become necrotic. This tissue needs to be removed urgently. I am very concerned that an infection of this tissue could become systemic and fatal, potentially in hours.This is a definite indication to immediately head to an emergency room.I am so sorry you are going through this, but you need to be admitted and likely get surgery so that this does not become immediately life threatening.PLEASE DO NOT WAIT UNTIL YOUR APPOINTMENT IN AM