Over the past year my toes have started to deform. The three middle toes have cocked up and seperated and now pushing against my outer toes. They hurt a lot and are slightly swollen at times. Also, my fingers ache almost constantly and are slightly stiff and sometimes swollen. My doctor has said in the past that I have inflammation in my blood, but I have yet to test positive for RA. Is it possible I could still have RA but not tested positive for the RF?
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Goodness, you need to see a rheumatologist fast. Unfortunately it’s probably a little late if you have joint deformity already.
You can have RA without a positive Rheumatoid Factor, it’s usually referred to as ‘seronegative rheumatoid arthritis’. About 30% of those with RA are seronegative. Check this website out- http://rawarrior.com/is-there-blood-test-for-rheumatoid-arthritis/ and get to a rheumatologist ASAP.
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on: 7th July 11
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Goodness, you need to see a rheumatologist fast. Unfortunately it’s probably a little late if you have joint deformity already.
You can have RA without a positive Rheumatoid Factor, it’s usually referred to as ‘seronegative rheumatoid arthritis’. About 30% of those with RA are seronegative. Check this website out- http://rawarrior.com/is-there-blood-test-for-rheumatoid-arthritis/ and get to a rheumatologist ASAP.
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You need to see a rheumatologist ASAP. There is a checklist that rheumatologists will use to decide what kind of disease you have.
You should also start eating pomegranate, cherries and rose hip.
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