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Your first symptoms

I'm wondering if some of you could post your first symptoms that led to your diagnosis and how you were diagnosed please. I have not seen a doctor yet (but...

If not RA, then what?

I have a rheumo appt. on March 12. But what if they don't think it's RA or some other autoimmune thing? Then what? Can a rheumo help me with the...

RA revelation

Hi everyone, New here. Pretty sure I have RA (as does my GP but I live in Canada so it’s a 6 month wait to see a rheumatologist).... Thought I’d...

Could this be RA?

I started having severe joint pain and chronic fatigue several months ago. The pain is so severe at times that I can barely walk or sleep. I have hard knots...

I can't walk today

Background: Male 24. 155lbs. About four years ago, I was diagnosed with Osteoarthritis in my hips and my cartilages were getting thinner. I had constant pain each time I sat...

RF numbers

Just recently diagnosed. Blood test revealed RF at 114.7. How does this compare to others numbers? All new to me....

What exactly is the rheumatoid factor?

I was told over a year ago that on top of OA, I had an extremely high RF. When I finally saw a Rheumatologist she said that while the number...

I keep thinking I'm making it up

I have sero-negative RA. I have had symptoms since I was a teen, at least as far as I can remember, and I have always just put up with it...

Just Diagnosed at 43

Hello. I was just diagnosed this week with RA. They say it's very early and want me to start Methotrexate. At this point I show no joint damage and no...

A Tentative Diagnosis, Symptoms, and a 2 Month Wait for the Rheumy

Quick background for the situation. Please bear with me. This post will be a little long due to my history. My name is Mary. I am a 31 year old...

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