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Hi. I just joined this support group. I am a 42 year old female

who hasn't actually been diagnosed with RA. I have been going to a

Rheumatologist since 1997. My illness began with pericarditis. I

thought I was having a heart attack. After having an echo, they

told me I had fluid around my heart and that it is usually a once in

a lifetime occurence. However, I had it repeatedly and was

hospitalized twice. After seing a cardiologist and going through a

series of tests, they turned me over to a Rheumatologist. The

Rheumatoligist would only tell me that I had a connective tissue

disease. For years I have wondered what exactly I have. My

Rheumatologist has recently been stating that I have " apparent " RA.

She never really comes right out and says it is RA. I could not

accept this. I know people with RA and I am nothing like them. I

do suffer with stiff knees and I have pain around my spine at

times. However, my most severe pain is in my chest. It actually

hurts to breath! I have been taking prednisone since I was first

diagnosed in 1997. It has been a miracle drug for me. I know it

has some really bad side effects. But, when I have a flare up, I

can take the predinisone and after a few hours, I am good as new!

No Pain!

I know RA has different symptoms. I just would like to know if

there is anyone out there who has had similar symptoms. Is this

really RA? Please help!

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