Viral Arthritis: Genes & Biomarkers Summary
Gene / Biomarker
Bad Score
Free Actions
Non-Free Actions
HLA-B27 (Gene)
Positive
Avoid viral triggers; rest
HLA-B27 test; specialist visit
IL-6 variant (Gene)
Risk allele
Anti-inflam. diet; sleep hygiene
IL-6 inhibitors; curcumin caps
TNF-a variant (Gene)
Risk allele
Stress reduction; omega-3 foods
TNF blockers; omega-3 capsules
CRP (Biomarker)
>10 mg/L
Rest; ice joints; turmeric tea
NSAIDs; curcumin supplement
ESR (Biomarker)
>40 mm/hr
Hydration; light walking
Corticosteroids; compression gloves
RF (Biomarker)
>20 IU/mL
Joint protection; hot/cold therapy
DMARDs; joint support braces
Anti-CCP (Biomarker)
>17 U/mL
Low-impact exercise; fasting
Biologics; anti-CCP test panel
IL-6 serum (Biomarker)
>7 pg/mL
Omega-3 foods; sauna; cold shower
IL-6 inhibitors; omega-3 capsules
Gene variants (bold blue) listed first, then Biomarkers | viral-arthritis-genes-biomarkers