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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesNewly Diagnosed
2nd Rheum opinion and finally a clueSo 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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments8 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Not sure what I haveI 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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesNewly Diagnosed
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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesNewly Diagnosed
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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 repliesNewly Diagnosed
The book that helped with my arthritisI 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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Pain and rigid neck and joints while sleepingHi 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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Is it likely I have RA?Hello I am a 28 year old male 5'10 165lbs exercise 3-4 times a week. I don't have any family history of rheumatoid arthritis, however I have had pain in...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Your first symptomsI'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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesNewly Diagnosed
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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesNewly Diagnosed