Iam so confused can someone explain?

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I don't post much but read often.

A short background. In Dec 2004 I had a sudden onset of severe joint

pain, swelling, severe fatigue, all the usual for RA. ( icould hardly

get out of bed the first 2 mos) My RF was 597. I had a mildly positive

ANA. Initial xrays showed some osteo pinia (SP?) ( prior to this

happening I developed moderate psoriasis as well, and hypothyroid) All

tests for lupus were negative. I was given an initial dx of RA. I

started on MTX in feb,,did not see any significant changes until april-

may. Where I have had about a 40% improvement. I still have some joint

swelling, sifnificant pain, and fatigue. My initial SED rate was

normal. A sed rate and c-reative protien were done this week-normal.

The x-rays taken this week were " completely normal " ( quote from

doctor). Now the doctor says he believes I MAY NOT have RA. If this is

not inflamation what is causing the swelling and pain?

Is there such a thing as Non erosive RA.. IAM SO CONFUSED..while it is

good news I may NOT have RA.. Iam at such a loss to understand what is

going on with me. This has totally disrupted my life, I lost my job of

23 years.. I can't get through a day without a nap..if I do anything

strenuos I pay for days. I am always in pain.

Confused in california.

Faith