Guest guest Posted November 20, 2004 Report Share Posted November 20, 2004 Hi ... my name is Beth and I am new to the list. I have been battling autoimmune issues for about 3 years now. Like everyone else I am sure, I have run the gamut with weird things and weird blood tests. I see my rheumatologist monthly because my bloodwork is always different. We didn't have a firm diagnosis one way or another till I saw her this week. I showed her a small nodule on my elbow and right away she said that she could now (finally!) diagnosis me with RA. (For the record I have had a second opinion on all this autoimmune crap and have studied a lot -- I feel like she is a great doctor). SO my question is ... are nodules ONLY found in RA? My rheumatologist indicated that they were and diagnosed me with RA based on the nodule and the history of my bloodwork, although my RF has been negative. ( I have had a positive ANA, positive Lyme's, etc.). My doctor says I am like 5% of her patients with strange bloodwork each time. Again, are the nodules found ONLY in RA or do folks with lupus or other autoimmune issues also get these? Thanks for any words of wisdom! Glad to know there is support out there! Warmly, Beth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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