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I post on here from time to time, hardly ever get any responds. So I will try this once again. My Rhumey thinks I have Fibro. But I know RA is in my Family. I have morning stiffness, joint pain and some swelling, I hurt all over. Hips,hand knees, back, neck stiffness. She ran blood work, all came back normal. I have seen 3 different Rhumey over the last two years. The first Dr thought I was crazy,she didn't seem to care or listen to me. The second Dr said I have RA. And now my current Dr says I should have some kind of inflammation that show up in my blood work. I still believe there is more going on. Are there any other test I can request? Do I stop and give up on find out what else is going on? Anyone have any suggestions? Is she right about inflammation showing up? I just don't understand why I feel this way and all comes back normal. My fingers were swollen when I went to see her and she put me on Cymbalta to help with the swelling. It's swollen finger inflammation? Sorry I am just at a loss. She also told me that my swollen Thumb were not apart of RA, that would be osteoarthritis. Well if she said that isn't there inflammation with that? I guess my question is do I let the possibility of not being treated correctly just because of the normal blood work? Any suggestion work greatly be appreciated.
Soft hugs to all, RoxannView Thread



My first Dr said my tests were negative for RA. Still don't have a Dx yet. I am not taking any Meds right now. Dealing with the pain day to day. I went for a second opinion he (Dr) said he knew my tests would come back negative but I have Ra. My Insurance would not pay out so I can not see him anymore. But any way getting back to my question is there a new test for Ra called anti-CCP and is it the same as the ANA of Rf factor? Is a better test to Dx? Still looking for answers. Thanks for you help, RoxannView Thread

Thank You for you input, RoxannView Thread
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