Guest guest Posted April 25, 2006 Report Share Posted April 25, 2006 Hi all about 1 1/2 years ago I finally cried to my dr. about how much joint pain I was having I dont' think she actually believed me but sent me to a rheumy who took tons of tests. The RA test came back negative the other bloodwork was ok too. He said there was something showing an auto immune problem possibly in my blood and he was pretty sure it was the start of RA just not showing up yet. Gave me celebrex nothing then vioxx this was around the time it was all being recalled and questioned. Then just daypro for when I was hurting. I went for several appointments but didn't think that this was something I wanted to do was take medicine the rest of my life. We really didn't sit and talk about the disesse much itself he was just trying me on somethings. So I went last April and didn't go back. I had just come to the realization I will always hurt. Some times are much worse than others. I've since learned about flare ups. I made an apt. and go back next month. I called ahead and just got bloodwork done 11 different tests so they'll be there when I go for my apt. I've had terrible joint pain, fatigue (all the time like a mack truck ran over me) I have it especially in my hands, elbows, knees, feet but feel tender and achy all over. I had carpel tunnel test done because my fingers were bad but it came back ok, do have wrists splints to wear at night. I guess my question is it normal that it won't show up in the blood work right away? I've gained weight because I just don't have the energy to work out although I know its supposed to help. Did anyone else start out with no signs in bloodwork? Thanks sorry its so long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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