Arthritis Support Group

Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic, inflammatory, multisystem, autoimmune disorder. It is a disabling and painful condition which can lead to substantial loss of mobility due to pain and joint destruction.

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I have been treated for ra, oa , and fibro for the last ten years. now they tell me that I don't have ra any more. But I still have very swollen joints and severe pain. If it's not arthritis, what is it? my sed rate came back a little off, but bone scan was normal as was my ra factor. I don't get it. I can barely walk, it hurts to move, and i have a ton of swelling.
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I have the same stuff 7 years
massive pain no swelling. Could it be a missdiagnosis?
second opinion??
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I've had a normal Sed rate many times even though I've had hot swollen joints. The new woman doctor I've seen said she's seen that alot. My last doctor kept saying my ankles were fat and not swollen. The new doctor sent me for an MRI and it showed tons of damage they said was consistant with arthritis (as well as finding other problems). I'm not sure if an MRI would help your diagnosis at all but you might want to look into it.
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So are they not going to treat you any more? You still need pain management, continue seeing the rheumatologist or maybe look for a new doctor. Good Luck.
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I called my rheumatologist and he said he doesn't treat fibro. I said it's not my fibro, it's my ra. now he doesn't even call me back. His next appointment is in March.
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