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Undergoing testing

Hey! I am 26 years old and I have multiple family members with RA. I have had a RF of 18-20 and elevated CRP for the past three years but...

Prednisone as a diagnostic tool

Has anyone else had their doctor use prednisone as a test when trying to evaluate for RA? I am finally down to the 3rd day of 10 mg..... The first...

ACCP & RA F Positive

Hello there, Am new to this RA community website. Thanks for all the information and your experiences; you all are sharing. I have been having shoulder pain (unable to lift...

Doctors and reference ranges...

Hi everyone, Last week I went to my GP (reluctantly, at the insistence of my husband) for fairly mild but persistent symptoms including unusual fatigue, symmetrical mild-moderate joint pain and...

2nd Rheum opinion and finally a clue

So I ended up keeping my 2nd rheum. appt. to get a second opinion. I'm glad I did. She really listened, unlike the last guy. And seemed interested in finding...

Not sure what I have

I have a set of symptoms that made my rheumatologist feel pretty sure I had RA. These include finger joint pain, toe pain (especially my big toes), milder elbow pain...

My 13 yr old just diagnosed. Could someone help me?

I'll try to be brief. 3 years ago I woke up with stiff hands and knees, which I assumed was from spending the previous day in the garden. For several...

RA?

I was dx 14 months ago by a rheumatologist with “seronegative” RA. No positive markers, no elevated inflammatory markers. I had all of the RA symptoms I’ve seen here except...

The book that helped with my arthritis

I just wanted to share a really good and cheap book that helped me , is just like 4$ , and believe me it gives you so good information and...

Pain and rigid neck and joints while sleeping

Hi I was wondering if someone has an idea on what my symptoms may be related to. I am 44 years oldand since a couple of months I wake up...

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