Guest guest Posted May 5, 2002 Report Share Posted May 5, 2002 Hi all. I'm so glad to have found this site. My dear hubby (DH) recently had ankle pain for about 2 weeks till finally the swelling got so bad, and a fever lasting about a week that we went to the ER. He also was having indegestion, (they tested him for a heart attack) after all the tests came back they said his sed rate was 57 and they believe its RA. He went to his family dr. who said he didn't think it was that but put him on steroids. He finished those on Tuesday and by Thursday the burning like pain was back a some swelling. This is all new to us. He goes back tomorrow and he's going to ask to see a specialist. What kinds of tests etc or things should we be asking? He has a family history (both maternal grandparents, aunt, a 2nd cousin had it at 25) They think his mom who has terrible arthritis has osteo. We're just not sure what to ask for or what kinds of tests. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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