NEW Member here......RA or Not

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Hi all,

I have been reading the post over the past few days and decided to

post. Glad I fonund this board.

In 2003 I broke out with a horrible rash all over and signicant joint

pain. It lasted off and on for about 2 weeks and cleared up. I

underwent lots of bloodwork and had a high RA Factor test. I have

tested above normal ever since. I will run a low grade fever and have

terrible joint pains mainly in both my knees. Sometimes it is very

hard to walk up and down stairs also. I also am very tired all the

time. Some mornings my knees just hurt and It takes me awhile to get

moving. I have been to a RA doctor numerous times and they say I most

likely have RA and will need to followed. I had 1 doctor start me on

Doxycyclin(spelling) and it did not seem to do anything. My family

doctor has been very supportive through this. I curretnly take pain

medicine at night to help sleep. I am curious what you all think

about my symptons and would I look forward to your responses and

answering questions.

Thanks

Phil