Guest guest Posted September 13, 2008 Report Share Posted September 13, 2008 Hi Claribel, I'm a seronegative. I have had many other tests to DX me last July 2007. Also positive reactions to medications help as well. My issues are mostly in my hands, but i have OA in my knees and lower back, along with facet arth, a hemangio tumor, annular tear, and many other things, there is probably a partridge in a pear tree too! I have had a build of synovial fluid in my finger joints, requiring shots, splints that i know wears, etc. I also have a friend that tested positve for the RA factor and was just told she does NOT have RA. When we are together, we have totally different symptoms. She's got lupus and sjogrens, me, RA. I've had the fatigue, can't walk on certain fatigue and have these hand issues....totally different ballgame. So the factor is odd to me. That's me 2.5 cents. Heidi in Mass. In a message dated 9/13/2008 7:02:29 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, colon_claribel@... writes: Hi! I have been reading some of the posts and been wondering if there are some seronegatives among you. Since 2002 I have these symptoms of RA but my factor is negative. I've seen three rheumys with no luck as to a Dx for my ailments. Now I got inflamation on both knees (right one is worse) and imaging studies show synovitis on both knees but no osteoarthritis, a positive ANA test (weak). Could it be Seronegative RA? I would like to know if someone had a similar experience and took so long to get a Dx. Have a nice weekend! Claribel **************Psssst...Have you heard the news? There's a new fashion blog, plus the latest fall trends and hair styles at StyleList.com. (http://www.stylelist.com/trends?ncid=aolsty00050000000014) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 13, 2008 Report Share Posted September 13, 2008 Wow! am i tired, I fell today, flat on my chest on concrete, so I've taken a pain pill and am wondering how I'm breathing, etc.....have just reread this and apologize for my silly typos. splints that i " now wear " ....i cannot walk on certain terrain.....lol, my goodness...would love to blame a few cocktails for this...but sorry, not the reason! geez! Heidi in Mass. In a message dated 9/13/2008 7:09:47 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, sposy@... writes: Hi Claribel, I'm a seronegative. I have had many other tests to DX me last July 2007. Also positive reactions to medications help as well. My issues are mostly in my hands, but i have OA in my knees and lower back, along with facet arth, a hemangio tumor, annular tear, and many other things, there is probably a partridge in a pear tree too! I have had a build of synovial fluid in my finger joints, requiring shots, splints that i know wears, etc. I also have a friend that tested positve for the RA factor and was just told she does NOT have RA. When we are together, we have totally different symptoms. She's got lupus and sjogrens, me, RA. I've had the fatigue, can't walk on certain fatigue and have these hand issues....totally different ballgame. So the factor is odd to me. That's me 2.5 cents. Heidi in Mass. In a message dated 9/13/2008 7:02:29 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, _colon_claribel@colon_cla_ (mailto:colon_claribel@...) writes: Hi! I have been reading some of the posts and been wondering if there are some seronegatives among you. Since 2002 I have these symptoms of RA but my factor is negative. I've seen three rheumys with no luck as to a Dx for my ailments. Now I got inflamation on both knees (right one is worse) and imaging studies show synovitis on both knees but no osteoarthritis, a positive ANA test (weak). Could it be Seronegative RA? I would like to know if someone had a similar experience and took so long to get a Dx. Have a nice weekend! Claribel *********************************<WBR>**Psssst.<WBR>..Have you heard the new plus the latest fall trends and hair styles at StyleList.com. (_http://www.stylelishttp://www.sthttp://www.stylehttp://ww_ (http://www.stylelist.com/trends?ncid=aolsty00050000000014) ) [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] **************Psssst...Have you heard the news? There's a new fashion blog, plus the latest fall trends and hair styles at StyleList.com. (http://www.stylelist.com/trends?ncid=aolsty00050000000014) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 13, 2008 Report Share Posted September 13, 2008 Claribel, I am one who is seronegative. It's called Destructive Inflamatory Arthritis, workd as normal RA. MRI of hands can help to prove it. Knees don't get RA, only osteoarthritis - so I'm told. Stella > > Hi! > I have been reading some of the posts and been wondering if there are > some seronegatives among you. > > Since 2002 I have these symptoms of RA but my factor is negative. I've > seen three rheumys with no luck as to a Dx for my ailments. Now I got > inflamation on both knees (right one is worse) and imaging studies show > synovitis on both knees but no osteoarthritis, a positive ANA test > (weak). Could it be Seronegative RA? I would like to know if someone > had a similar experience and took so long to get a Dx. > > Have a nice weekend! > > Claribel > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 13, 2008 Report Share Posted September 13, 2008 Claribel, Yes, it sounds like it. I have sero-neg and I'm also CCP neg but I have a severe case. I had my first symptom 22 years ago. It took many years to get diagnosed. Push because the earlier you treat, the better. I'm on Remicade and mtx and I'm still in pain. Best of luck and DON'T give up. YOU know your body! RA does attack the knees, both of mine have lost range of motion and hurt. > > > > Hi! > > I have been reading some of the posts and been wondering if there > are > > some seronegatives among you. > > > > Since 2002 I have these symptoms of RA but my factor is negative. > I've > > seen three rheumys with no luck as to a Dx for my ailments. Now I > got > > inflamation on both knees (right one is worse) and imaging studies > show > > synovitis on both knees but no osteoarthritis, a positive ANA test > > (weak). Could it be Seronegative RA? I would like to know if > someone > > had a similar experience and took so long to get a Dx. > > > > Have a nice weekend! > > > > Claribel > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 13, 2008 Report Share Posted September 13, 2008 Thanks a lot for the info. I forgot to mention that my C-reactive Protein was positive and a slightly elevated Sed rate along with an elevated platelet count... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 13, 2008 Report Share Posted September 13, 2008 Hello! There are a few of us seronegative here! I know it is a very frustrating process getting diagnosed and treated. I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia when I was 30 and am now 36. Two years after being diagnosed with the Fibromyalgia, I began to have warm knee joints, swelling and pain. The rheumatologist really didn't get to see that as by the time I got to see her (every 12 weeks) some of the symptoms except pain and swelling would be gone. First I was diagnosed with Bilateral Patella Femoral Syndrome (which I do have so was a correct diagnosis). Yet physical therapy did not help the issue. Finally, a GP did an xray and found joint knee effusions and said it was inflammatory arthritis. Well, the rheumatologist didn't see those upon exam so therefore sent me to sports med doctor. He couldn't find anything, said it was inflammatory but would have me see an orthopedic doctor. Saw that dr and again, this doctor said it was inflammatory. I had a consult with 2 orthos' and the sports med doctor all in one room and they said inflammatory. Sent me back to the rheumatologist who was supposed to begin treatment. She then left the university, so I had a new doctor. This doctor diagnosed it as " unknown multiple arthopathies " (I believe that was the word). Yet after awhile, she began treating me with Plaquenil to help the " inflammatory " . I do not have an ANA< but have an elevated CRP and ESR and Westegren. Later, they added Sulfasalazine to the mix. My diagnosis at another clinic in the hospital is seronegative arthritis, yet on a recent billing, she had used the diagnosis unspecified connective tissue disease. Now she puts it all to Fibromyalgia code which makes no sense when knees are swollen, warm, and fluid is constantly on them. My treatment was Plaquenil and Sulfasalazine but now its just the Sulfasalazine so I shall see how it goes. We, Seronegative, don't classically present, so it can be a long slow process to getting any answers, and even then, sometimes the answers do not seem definitive to me. Which is then frustrating, as I don't want to be taking medication if they " feel " I don't have something. Good luck on your treatment path and keep us updated:) Eventually we will get answers:) From: CC <colon_claribel@...> Subject: [ ] Seronegative RA??? Date: Saturday, September 13, 2008, 6:54 PM Hi! I have been reading some of the posts and been wondering if there are some seronegatives among you. Since 2002 I have these symptoms of RA but my factor is negative. I've seen three rheumys with no luck as to a Dx for my ailments. Now I got inflamation on both knees (right one is worse) and imaging studies show synovitis on both knees but no osteoarthritis, a positive ANA test (weak). Could it be Seronegative RA? I would like to know if someone had a similar experience and took so long to get a Dx. Have a nice weekend! Claribel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 14, 2008 Report Share Posted September 14, 2008 Hi Claribel Wow 3 Rheumy's and no diagnoses that's tough. I am sero negative AND no raised ESR or CRP (even at the height of a flare) - apparently it's heard of but not common. My Rhuemy said the person that figures out why not will be god like! I even asked to have my blood clotting checked as the ESR's were the most baffling considering the errosions and look of my fingers and toes. I've got x-ray visable erosions of hands, feet and spine, however my spine is mixed with Osteo also (maybe from some horse riding accidents), but even before this my syptoms were given the diagnoses at my 1st Rhuematologists appoint. Has anyone given you a differential diagnoses? What symptoms are you experiencing? There's actually some criteria which is suppose to give the diagnoses regardless of bloods. Have you been given an meds to try at all? I hope you're not in constant pain! Best of luck > > Hi! > I have been reading some of the posts and been wondering if there are > some seronegatives among you. > > Since 2002 I have these symptoms of RA but my factor is negative. I've > seen three rheumys with no luck as to a Dx for my ailments. Now I got > inflamation on both knees (right one is worse) and imaging studies show > synovitis on both knees but no osteoarthritis, a positive ANA test > (weak). Could it be Seronegative RA? I would like to know if someone > had a similar experience and took so long to get a Dx. > > Have a nice weekend! > > Claribel > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 14, 2008 Report Share Posted September 14, 2008 Hi Claribel Wow 3 Rheumy's and no diagnoses that's tough. I am sero negative AND no raised ESR or CRP (even at the height of a flare) - apparently it's heard of but not common. My Rhuemy said the person that figures out why not will be god like! I even asked to have my blood clotting checked as the ESR's were the most baffling considering the errosions and look of my fingers and toes. I've got x-ray visable erosions of hands, feet and spine, however my spine is mixed with Osteo also (maybe from some horse riding accidents), but even before this my syptoms were given the diagnoses at my 1st Rhuematologists appoint. Has anyone given you a differential diagnoses? What symptoms are you experiencing? There's actually some criteria which is suppose to give the diagnoses regardless of bloods. Have you been given an meds to try at all? I hope you're not in constant pain! Best of luck > > Hi! > I have been reading some of the posts and been wondering if there are > some seronegatives among you. > > Since 2002 I have these symptoms of RA but my factor is negative. I've > seen three rheumys with no luck as to a Dx for my ailments. Now I got > inflamation on both knees (right one is worse) and imaging studies show > synovitis on both knees but no osteoarthritis, a positive ANA test > (weak). Could it be Seronegative RA? I would like to know if someone > had a similar experience and took so long to get a Dx. > > Have a nice weekend! > > Claribel > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 14, 2008 Report Share Posted September 14, 2008 I have seronegative RA too. It took awhile to get to a diagnosis because I've always had normal bloodwork, but in the end that's what was settled on. Lori http://home.comcast.net/~queenstitcher/ http://stitchingqueen.multiply.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 14, 2008 Report Share Posted September 14, 2008 > > Thanks a lot for the info. I forgot to mention that my C-reactive > Protein was positive and a slightly elevated Sed rate along with an > elevated platelet count... > Hello Claribel, Your recent posts and queries rang some bells,and so I did a search. If you type 'elevated platelets' in the search space on this site and click search mail, you will see my posting on an earlier thread in July, following a query from someone else with sero-neg arthritis. Obviously everone's scenario is somewhat different,but patterns and subtle blood changes often give important clues. Your CRP, sed rate and elevated platelets, certainly suggest a reactive inflammatory process,matching your symptoms, even if the precise diagnosis is not as yet clear cut. Good luck Chris retired doc (Not rheum) UK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 14, 2008 Report Share Posted September 14, 2008 Thanks for your input. Tomorrow I will see my rheumy again and I will keep you all posted. My knees are feeling better now since I have been applying some ice packs twice a day and finished my NSAIDs. Claribel > > > > Thanks a lot for the info. I forgot to mention that my C- reactive > > Protein was positive and a slightly elevated Sed rate along with an > > elevated platelet count... > > > Hello Claribel, > Your recent posts and queries rang some bells,and so I did a search. If > you type 'elevated platelets' in the search space on this site and > click search mail, you will see my posting on an earlier thread in > July, following a query from someone else with sero-neg arthritis. > Obviously everone's scenario is somewhat different,but patterns and > subtle blood changes often give important clues. > Your CRP, sed rate and elevated platelets, certainly suggest a reactive > inflammatory process,matching your symptoms, even if the precise > diagnosis is not as yet clear cut. > Good luck > Chris > retired doc (Not rheum) > UK > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 15, 2008 Report Share Posted September 15, 2008 Hi Heidi, I hope you're okay after the spill! Take it easy! Kim :-) > > Wow! am i tired, I fell today, flat on my chest on concrete, so I've taken a > pain pill and am wondering how I'm breathing, etc.....have just reread this > and apologize for my silly typos. splints that i " now wear " ....i cannot walk > on certain terrain.....lol, my goodness...would love to blame a few > cocktails for this...but sorry, not the reason! geez! > > Heidi in Mass. > > > In a message dated 9/13/2008 7:09:47 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, > sposy@... writes: > > > > > Hi Claribel, > I'm a seronegative. I have had many other tests to DX me last July 2007. > Also positive reactions to medications help as well. My issues are mostly in > my hands, but i have OA in my knees and lower back, along with facet arth, a > hemangio tumor, annular tear, and many other things, there is probably a > partridge in a pear tree too! I have had a build of synovial fluid in my > finger > joints, requiring shots, splints that i know wears, etc. I also have a > friend > that tested positve for the RA factor and was just told she does NOT have > RA. When we are together, we have totally different symptoms. She's got > lupus > and sjogrens, me, RA. I've had the fatigue, can't walk on certain fatigue > and have these hand issues....totally different ballgame. So the factor is > odd > to me. That's me 2.5 cents. > > Heidi in Mass. > > > In a message dated 9/13/2008 7:02:29 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, > _colon_claribel@colon_cla_ (mailto:colon_claribel@...) writes: > > Hi! > I have been reading some of the posts and been wondering if there are > some seronegatives among you. > > Since 2002 I have these symptoms of RA but my factor is negative. I've > seen three rheumys with no luck as to a Dx for my ailments. Now I got > inflamation on both knees (right one is worse) and imaging studies show > synovitis on both knees but no osteoarthritis, a positive ANA test > (weak). Could it be Seronegative RA? I would like to know if someone > had a similar experience and took so long to get a Dx. > > Have a nice weekend! > > Claribel > > *********************************<WBR>**Psssst.<WBR>..Have you heard the new > plus the latest fall trends and hair styles at StyleList.com. > (_http://www.stylelishttp://www.sthttp://www.stylehttp://ww_ > (http://www.stylelist.com/trends?ncid=aolsty00050000000014) ) > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > **************Psssst...Have you heard the news? There's a new fashion blog, > plus the latest fall trends and hair styles at StyleList.com. > (http://www.stylelist.com/trends?ncid=aolsty00050000000014) > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 15, 2008 Report Share Posted September 15, 2008 Hi there, I'm doing well thanks....i'm really lucky, i was prepared for a week of horrible pain, but to my surprise, I have hardly any pain at all, just some scrapes and bruises. I've been going to the gym, 30 min on the treadmill, doing some upper body strengthening, maybe it is helping. Who knows??? Have to do while I can....Hugs and smiles... Heidi in Mass... In a message dated 9/15/2008 9:03:49 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, katiedidnfam@... writes: WOW, I hope you feel better. The last time I fell was last Halloween and I was wearing Pirates costume!!LOL I still say there was a hole in the road. My husband gave me a " 10 " Take care katie From: just call me Sheba <_queen_o_sheba@queen_o_s_ (mailto:queen_o_sheba@...) > Subject: [ ] Re: Seronegative RA??? _ @groRA-SUPP_ (mailto: ) Date: Monday, September 15, 2008, 5:01 PM Hi Heidi, I hope you're okay after the spill! Take it easy! Kim :-) > > Wow! am i tired, I fell today, flat on my chest on concrete, so I've taken a > pain pill and am wondering how I'm breathing, etc.....have just reread this > and apologize for my silly typos. splints that i " now wear " ....i cannot walk > on certain terrain..... lol, my goodness...would love to blame a few > cocktails for this...but sorry, not the reason! geez! > > Heidi in Mass. > > > In a message dated 9/13/2008 7:09:47 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, > sposy@... writes: > > > > > Hi Claribel, > I'm a seronegative. I have had many other tests to DX me last July 2007. > Also positive reactions to medications help as well. My issues are mostly in > my hands, but i have OA in my knees and lower back, along with facet arth, a > hemangio tumor, annular tear, and many other things, there is probably a > partridge in a pear tree too! I have had a build of synovial fluid in my > finger > joints, requiring shots, splints that i know wears, etc. I also have a > friend > that tested positve for the RA factor and was just told she does NOT have > RA. When we are together, we have totally different symptoms. She's got > lupus > and sjogrens, me, RA. I've had the fatigue, can't walk on certain fatigue > and have these hand issues....totally different ballgame. So the factor is > odd > to me. That's me 2.5 cents. > > Heidi in Mass. > > > In a message dated 9/13/2008 7:02:29 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, > _colon_claribel@ colon_cla_ (mailto:colon_ claribel@ ...) writes: > > Hi! > I have been reading some of the posts and been wondering if there are > some seronegatives among you. > > Since 2002 I have these symptoms of RA but my factor is negative. I've > seen three rheumys with no luck as to a Dx for my ailments. Now I got > inflamation on both knees (right one is worse) and imaging studies show > synovitis on both knees but no osteoarthritis, a positive ANA test > (weak). Could it be Seronegative RA? I would like to know if someone > had a similar experience and took so long to get a Dx. > > Have a nice weekend! > > Claribel > > ************ ********* ********* ***<WBR>* *Psssst.< WBR>..Have you heard the new > plus the latest fall trends and hair styles at StyleList.com. > (__http://www.stylelis_ (http://www.stylelis/) _http://www._ (http://www./) sthttp:// www.stylehttp: //ww_ > (_http://www.stylelis_ (http://www.stylelis/) t.com/trends? ncid=aolsty00050 000000014) ) > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > ************ **Psssst. ..Have you heard the news? There's a new fashion blog, > plus the latest fall trends and hair styles at StyleList.com. > (_http://www.stylelis_ (http://www.stylelis/) t.com/trends? ncid=aolsty00050 000000014) > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] **************Psssst...Have you heard the news? There's a new fashion blog, plus the latest fall trends and hair styles at StyleList.com. (http://www.stylelist.com/trends?ncid=aolsty00050000000014) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 15, 2008 Report Share Posted September 15, 2008 Claribel, All my tests came back normal but all my symptoms pointed to RA. so dr dx as seronegative. It's frustrating and I have been on predisone, plaquenil and MTX since Apr. Haven't been able to work but hoping to go back Oct 1. Good luck. Paris [ ] Seronegative RA??? Hi! I have been reading some of the posts and been wondering if there are some seronegatives among you. Since 2002 I have these symptoms of RA but my factor is negative. I've seen three rheumys with no luck as to a Dx for my ailments. Now I got inflamation on both knees (right one is worse) and imaging studies show synovitis on both knees but no osteoarthritis, a positive ANA test (weak). Could it be Seronegative RA? I would like to know if someone had a similar experience and took so long to get a Dx. Have a nice weekend! Claribel ------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 15, 2008 Report Share Posted September 15, 2008 WOW, I hope you feel better. The last time I fell was last Halloween and I was wearing Pirates costume!!LOL I still say there was a hole in the road. My husband gave me a " 10 " Take care katie From: just call me Sheba <queen_o_sheba@...> Subject: [ ] Re: Seronegative RA??? Date: Monday, September 15, 2008, 5:01 PM Hi Heidi, I hope you're okay after the spill! Take it easy! Kim :-) > > Wow! am i tired, I fell today, flat on my chest on concrete, so I've taken a > pain pill and am wondering how I'm breathing, etc.....have just reread this > and apologize for my silly typos. splints that i " now wear " ....i cannot walk > on certain terrain..... lol, my goodness...would love to blame a few > cocktails for this...but sorry, not the reason! geez! > > Heidi in Mass. > > > In a message dated 9/13/2008 7:09:47 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, > sposy@... writes: > > > > > Hi Claribel, > I'm a seronegative. I have had many other tests to DX me last July 2007. > Also positive reactions to medications help as well. My issues are mostly in > my hands, but i have OA in my knees and lower back, along with facet arth, a > hemangio tumor, annular tear, and many other things, there is probably a > partridge in a pear tree too! I have had a build of synovial fluid in my > finger > joints, requiring shots, splints that i know wears, etc. I also have a > friend > that tested positve for the RA factor and was just told she does NOT have > RA. When we are together, we have totally different symptoms. She's got > lupus > and sjogrens, me, RA. I've had the fatigue, can't walk on certain fatigue > and have these hand issues....totally different ballgame. So the factor is > odd > to me. That's me 2.5 cents. > > Heidi in Mass. > > > In a message dated 9/13/2008 7:02:29 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, > _colon_claribel@ colon_cla_ (mailto:colon_ claribel@ ...) writes: > > Hi! > I have been reading some of the posts and been wondering if there are > some seronegatives among you. > > Since 2002 I have these symptoms of RA but my factor is negative. I've > seen three rheumys with no luck as to a Dx for my ailments. Now I got > inflamation on both knees (right one is worse) and imaging studies show > synovitis on both knees but no osteoarthritis, a positive ANA test > (weak). Could it be Seronegative RA? I would like to know if someone > had a similar experience and took so long to get a Dx. > > Have a nice weekend! > > Claribel > > ************ ********* ********* ***<WBR>* *Psssst.< WBR>..Have you heard the new > plus the latest fall trends and hair styles at StyleList.com. > (_http://www.stylelis http://www. sthttp:// www.stylehttp: //ww_ > (http://www.stylelis t.com/trends? ncid=aolsty00050 000000014) ) > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 16, 2008 Report Share Posted September 16, 2008 hi heidi, i hope u feel better soon it does'nt feel good when u fall.. i know what u mean about being able to blame a fall on some drinks. i always fall & i'm sober..ha-ha!! seriously though get well soon. god bless,melyndagamez 9/19/08 1a.m.cdt [ ] Re: Seronegative RA??? Hi Heidi, I hope you're okay after the spill! Take it easy! Kim :-) > > Wow! am i tired, I fell today, flat on my chest on concrete, so I've taken a > pain pill and am wondering how I'm breathing, etc.....have just reread this > and apologize for my silly typos.. splints that i " now wear " ....i cannot walk > on certain terrain.....lol, my goodness...would love to blame a few > cocktails for this...but sorry, not the reason! geez! > > Heidi in Mass. > > > In a message dated 9/13/2008 7:09:47 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, > sposy@... writes: > > > > > Hi Claribel, > I'm a seronegative. I have had many other tests to DX me last July 2007. > Also positive reactions to medications help as well. My issues are mostly in > my hands, but i have OA in my knees and lower back, along with facet arth, a > hemangio tumor, annular tear, and many other things, there is probably a > partridge in a pear tree too! I have had a build of synovial fluid in my > finger > joints, requiring shots, splints that i know wears, etc. I also have a > friend > that tested positve for the RA factor and was just told she does NOT have > RA. When we are together, we have totally different symptoms. She's got > lupus > and sjogrens, me, RA. I've had the fatigue, can't walk on certain fatigue > and have these hand issues.....totally different ballgame. So the factor is > odd > to me. That's me 2.5 cents. > > Heidi in Mass. > > > In a message dated 9/13/2008 7:02:29 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, > _colon_claribel@colon_cla_ (mailto:colon_claribel@...) writes: > > Hi! > I have been reading some of the posts and been wondering if there are > some seronegatives among you. > > Since 2002 I have these symptoms of RA but my factor is negative. I've > seen three rheumys with no luck as to a Dx for my ailments. Now I got > inflamation on both knees (right one is worse) and imaging studies show > synovitis on both knees but no osteoarthritis, a positive ANA test > (weak). Could it be Seronegative RA? I would like to know if someone > had a similar experience and took so long to get a Dx. > > Have a nice weekend! > > Claribel > > *********************************<WBR>**Psssst.<WBR>..Have you heard the new > plus the latest fall trends and hair styles at StyleList.com. > (_http://www.stylelishttp://www.sthttp://www.stylehttp://ww_ > (http://www.stylelist.com/trends?ncid=aolsty00050000000014) ) > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > **************Psssst...Have you heard the news? There's a new fashion blog, > plus the latest fall trends and hair styles at StyleList.com.   > (http://www.stylelist.com/trends?ncid=aolsty00050000000014) > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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