Question by Patches: Is there a test to determine if you have “Rhumothriod Arthritis”? What are the symthoms? Best answer: Answer by MyMichelleYour doctor can do blood work to rule out rhumothriod arthritis. Answer by patricia lThere is a blood test. It’s called the RA factor and will determine if you have Rheumatoid arthritis. If it is elevated the doctor will recognize this and should act accordingly. Symptoms are joint pain, particularly in your hands and wrists, but can also affect feet, knees and ankles as well. It also affects the soft tissue of your body. Read more... ...