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Hang in there, it will be ok. Give yourself time to absorb it all. Are you on meds? I'm finding that it is not uncommon to have this, kinda uncertain diagnosis. I'm in that boat too. R is75 , pos Ana, but not pos for inflammation levels. Same symptoms as yours. Started on plaque nil 6mos ago. I'm doin better. Your profession is a blessing and a curse. Blessing cuz you know what to do to help yourself but difficult to help others. I am very hopeful that you will gain some control over it to manage it better. Hang in there.View Thread
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Can anyone tell me if it is atypical symptom of RA to get chills at the first day or...
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Can anyone tell me if it is atypical symptom of RA to get chills at the first day or two of a flare? I get chills so bad I have to bundle up with layers and electric blanket.View Thread
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High R factor, pos ANA, but no inflammation on blo...
Hello. I'm just wondering about symptoms. Does anyone else have pain on the palmer...
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Hello. I'm just wondering about symptoms. Does anyone else have pain on the palmer side of the hands? When your hands swell, do your fingers swell like sausages? Has anyone ever had a sudden sharp pain on the palmer side of their hand wile at rest, then find a bruise there later? Does anyone have the joint pain in the fingers, but no redness? Finally, does anyone get chills during a flare? I'm still wondering if I have it, your response will help.
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Thanks for responding. I wonder if the bruising is related to NSAID use? I can't use...
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Thanks for responding. I wonder if the bruising is related to NSAID use? I can't use NSAIDS. It's good to know I'm not alone in this.
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Thanks for the response. My rheum. Says not, and I don't have psoriasis either. ...
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Thanks for the response. My rheum. Says not, and I don't have psoriasis either. Somehow it's good to know I'm not alone in some of my uncommon symptoms.View Thread
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Reply: Hi all, I am new to this
Thanks for your response, the support really helps. I feel so stupid even recognizing...
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Thanks for your response, the support really helps. I feel so stupid even recognizing symptoms because I still don't have a diagnosis. It really helps to sustain eachother though.View Thread
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Reply: Hi all, I am new to this
Hi, Thanks for sharing. do u think i'm in for a big flare? How strange that both our...
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Thanks for sharing. do u think i'm in for a big flare? How strange that both our labs don't show inflammation. ?Do you know of others with similar labs as ours? I'm doing better right now, which always makes me think, " you wuss, you don't have it". I'd like to know your name. When he put you on Plaquinil, did he give you a diagnosis of RA? How long ago did you start the Plaquinil? So many questions.
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Thanks for sharing. do u think i'm in for a big flare? How strange that both our labs don't show inflammation. ?Do you know of others with similar labs as ours? I'm doing better right now, which always makes me think, " you wuss, you don't have it". I'd like to know your name. When he put you on Plaquinil, did he give you a diagnosis of RA? How long ago did you start the Plaquinil? So many questions.
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Reply: Hi all, I am new to this
Hi, I am new to this also. My diagnosis is "iffy" because not all my labs confirmed...
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I am new to this also. My diagnosis is "iffy" because not all my labs confirmed it. My Rfactor was 6 times normal, the ANA was positive, but all my other labs were normal. I have been symptomatic for some time, and having some wierd stuff happen. When I suddenly had extreme pain in bilateral hands, fingers and wrists I really knew something wasn't right, that's when they ran the tests. Are anyone else's lab results similar to mine? My rheumatologist was slow to diagnose me, but is starting me on Plaquinil. I am afraid to start it, in case I'm not, but afraid to wait and have more damage happen. Do I have it?
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I am new to this also. My diagnosis is "iffy" because not all my labs confirmed it. My Rfactor was 6 times normal, the ANA was positive, but all my other labs were normal. I have been symptomatic for some time, and having some wierd stuff happen. When I suddenly had extreme pain in bilateral hands, fingers and wrists I really knew something wasn't right, that's when they ran the tests. Are anyone else's lab results similar to mine? My rheumatologist was slow to diagnose me, but is starting me on Plaquinil. I am afraid to start it, in case I'm not, but afraid to wait and have more damage happen. Do I have it?
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