What Does My Rheumatoid Factor at Diagnosis Mean?...test results tend to have more severe symptoms but that is not always the case as many people don't have positive RF or inflammatory markers - called "seronegative... By Andrew Lumpe, PhD2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Blood Tests...This is known as seronegative RA. RF testing continues to be an important part of diagnosing RA.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Two Years to a Diagnosis...I had heard of individuals who were seronegative. I walked into the Rheumatologist’s office in bad shape.... By rachael572 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Diagnosed later in age ...Once I hit 50 my body revolted PsA, seronegative RA, Fibromyalgia along with hypothyroidism, peripheral neuropathy....Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesProgression
Help! New Rheum!...RA, says the tests my 1st Rheum did weren't the good tests, he thinks I have seroNegative, about 8 months of testing and observation. 3rd Rheum, 1st...Reactions 0 reactions Comments8 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Changes...This is the doctor who watched me carefully and finally diagnosed my seronegative rheumatoid arthritis a year before the VECTRA test came out.... By Mary Sophia Hawks2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Rash and burning sensation...place it does not itch and it looks like it is under the skin Also about 10 times a day u get this hot sensation on the lower part of...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesSymptoms
What to Expect at Your First Rheumatologist Appointment...In fact, as many as 30% of patients with rheumatoid arthritis are “seronegative,” which means we do not have positive results for standard RA bloodwork... By Tamara Haag5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
RA Blood Tests for Immflamation ...I am a woman 53 years old with seronegative RA and my PCP doctor said the high normal end of SED rate for a female over 50 is 30....Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesAwarenessTreatment
Infection While on Methotrexate...I first saw my rheumatologist about seven weeks ago, they said they think I am seronegative RA in my knee, wrists and knuckles on both hands.... By Pippa2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
Doubting my diagnosis - seronegative, no swelling...I struggle with doubts about my diagnosis, because I don't have typical swelling or redness, and I'm seronegative....Reactions 0 reactions Comments20 repliesDiagnosisSeronegative RA
hello everyone..I'm new here...He said it it makes you feel better if you want I can give you a diagnosis of seronegative rheumatoid arthritis...take the pain mess your on and it you... By lynny12 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Just diagnosed ...Hello, I was just diagnosed with beginning stage of seronegative rhumetoid Artheritis....Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 repliesSeronegative RA
Just trying to get a diagnosis......I am RF negative but my father was seronegative as well. I really believe that I had a virus that kicked off this autoimmune nightmare.... By qaxg4y2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
RA or not RA???...But her blood tests keep coming back as normal and seronegative and they won't treat her.... By 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Healthy Diet May Reduce Chances of Early-Onset RA in Women...The other third were seronegative. So, for whatever reason, an unhealthy diet is more strongly tied to seropositive RA.... By Carla Kienast3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Helping Versus Causing Harm...Once I was diagnosed with seronegative rheumatoid arthritis, my job choice is to stay where I am as a parish nurse in a church.... By Mary Sophia Hawks3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Typical Plaquenil Response Time...Hello, I was diagnosed with seronegative RA about 2.5 months ago and the doctor started me on a low dose (10mg) of Prednisone and 400mg of Plaquenil....Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesSeronegative RATreatment
RA Medical Bill Woes... Again...go to your primary care doctor, where they have to complete blood work to diagnose you with RA (and sometimes blood work won’t diagnose you if you’re seronegative... By David Advent2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Infusion advice...Since none of the other medications seem to be controlling my seronegative RA, it has been decided that we will try infusions next....Reactions 0 reactions Comments16 repliesBiologic MedicationSide EffectsTips & Advice