Guest guest Posted November 4, 2008 Report Share Posted November 4, 2008 leslie... I found the long post I sent. I guess i forgot I mailed it. Also I see a misspelled word. I thought I was getting better. It is immune. That one was a typo haaaaaa.........clora > > From: <leslielick777@ ...> > Subject: [ ] Is it really RA? > @gro ups.com > Date: Monday, November 3, 2008, 2:12 PM > > > > > > > Hi Everyone, > > I don't do much here, but am glad that you are here when I need you. I was wondering if > there is a more concrete way to know if a diagnosis is correct or not for RA. My initial > blood work showed a positive RA/RF I can't remember what it's called. But after each > yearly test, it has come back normal and the initial readings were barely positive. My C- > reactive Protein levels are off the charts, which only indicates that there is inflammation > somewhere in the body. The other tests like ana and others were slightly above or below > normal which ever applies. I just want to find out if I truly have the right diagnosis. I have > been on MTX for 2 years plus, and Enbrel for about a year with no change. My wrists > ache, my fingers ache my knees ache, I have trouble grabbing and holding onto things > like a very clumsy child. > > I never have swelling in my hands, feet, ankles or anywhere for that matter. I do have > Osteoarthritis in my neck and spine and other joints of my body. I just need answers and > my rheummy is certain that I have RA or ankylosing spondylitis, but there is no real proof > that I do. What should I do next? I had a 2nd opinion about a year ago from another > rheumatologist who said I don't have RA, but wasn't sure what I had so he sent me home > with a prescription for pain which I don't want. So, that was a negative experience. > > I'm so confused. What should I do next? Is there a way to take fluid from the joint and test > it for RA or any other auto immune disorder? > > Thanks for listening. > > Have a great day. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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