Rheumatoid 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. The disease is also systemic in that it often also affects many extra-articular tissues throughout the body including the skin, blood vessels, heart, lungs, and...

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Symptoms but no diagnosis yet, advice appreciated!

yazzy23
yazzy23

Hi,


I've been having a "low grade fever" since October with some joint pain (elbows, knees, morning stiffness in feet). Also I've had several fatigue. I e been to so many specialists with no real answers yet. My RA factor was negative. However my CCP ANTIBODY test was weak positive. 


I found my results online through the portal and have left messages for doctor to call back but he never did. Anyway this fever and fatigue hasn't left me for over four months now. For those of you with RA, does this sound familiar to you? What can you recommend?

yazzy23
yazzy23
Thank you for all of your advice. It's priceless!!!

So I haven't seen the rheumatologist yet. But I got my x-rays yesterday. I'm awaiting the report. I can't believe while I was getting the x-rays done the technician asked me how old I was. Then she proceeds to say if you're this young how is it going to be in 30 years from now if you're already in pain. it was so insensitive of her. things that people say!!!

I've noticed the pain getting worse. Can you tell me what is the brand name of the compression gloves that you wear?
doodlebug25
doodlebug25
I use Imak compression gloves (you can get them on amazon). I have also bought crafters gloves (which are very similar but thinner and not as compressing - but came in a nice light green). I put them on when my hands start to hurt while working on the computer or while doing photography - they cover the PIP joints but keep my fingertips open. Sometimes if I am achy at night I will wear them to bed. I find the compression relieves some of the pain, so why not use them! They may not help with severe pain, but maybe a little bit. I only wish they came in more colors or patterns.