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tracy02919
tracy02919

Can anyone tell me that if you get a negative blood result for Rheumatoid Arthritis. I have pain in fingers, ankles, elbow, neck,back and knees. My knuckles are swelling on some fingers where I can no longerget my rings off. I have recently have a nodule appear on my right hand. Would love to hear your thoughts on this due to go back to GP on Monday. Thank you Tracy

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  • estelle81989
    estelle81989 tracy02919

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    i have a negative blood result and i have RA. mine started in fingers had trigger finger op and it was not that. get a referal to a RA consultant the quicker its treated the quicker it will stop spreading. good luck
  • tracy02919
    tracy02919

    Posted

    Thanks the problem is my GP seems to think if tests are negative then that it. Going to see her Monday going to push for a referral.
  • Light
    Light tracy02919

    Posted

    20% are sero-negative and require clinical diagnosis. It sounds like you're one of those!

    Your GP may not know this, so tell them on good authority that this is the case and she should refer you to a rheumatologist.

  • jojo62
    jojo62 tracy02919

    Posted

    Hi I was told there was inflammation but was normal for me !!!! Nothing normal it's coming from somewhere. I'm off back as I want another test and referral . My feet are agony and my wrists. Docs fobbing people off its disgusting . Hope you get on ok 👍
  • tracy02919
    tracy02919

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    Thanks all I have trying to get my GP to listen She diagnosed me with Fibromyalgia even though I don't have most of the symptoms. If she doesn't agree to refer me I'm changing GPs.
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