What Causes Painful Weak And Inflamed Joints With Negative Rheumatoid Factor Test?
Fri, 3 Apr 2015
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Fri, 24 Apr 2015
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You may have rheumatoid arthritis.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for your query
I'm Dr Sudhir Kumar
I have gone through your query and understand your concern. By your description it seems to be some kind of arthritis particularly rheumatoid arthritis.But your blood reports are negetive ,in 20 percent of cases of rheumatoid arthritis cases rheumatoid factor comes negetive by rheumatoid factor test. Your second possible diagnosis according to my clinical sense is fibromyalgia. You are already waiting for appointment of rheumatologist, till then you can take analgesic such as ibuprofen for pain relief. Excercises will be of benefit. Vitamin B and C will be of help. I will also like to got your vitamin D level as its deficiency may be associated with such unexplained pain. If found low you can take vitamin D3 supplements.
You can discuss with your doctor about it.
Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then I will be happy to help you.
Wishing you a good health.
Take care.
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