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Suggest Treatment For Rheumatoid Arthritis

i think i may have some sort of arthritus. i have been tested for rheumatoid and had urine and bloods taken that all came back clear but i have the symptoms. because i am young i dont think my gp is taking me seriously but i am worried because of the pain i am in. please advise.
Mon, 13 Oct 2014
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Hi,Thanks for your query. After going through your query I came to know that you think you have symptoms of arthritis. You have been tested for rheumatoid and came out to be negative. There are 20% of cases of who shows negative result in lab tests .What are your symptoms? which joints are involved?Do you have morning stiffness?You can visit an orthopedician.Till then you can take analgesics such as diclofenac. You can discuss with your treating Doctor about it. I do hope that you have found something helpful. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care.
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Suggest Treatment For Rheumatoid Arthritis

Hi,Thanks for your query. After going through your query I came to know that you think you have symptoms of arthritis. You have been tested for rheumatoid and came out to be negative. There are 20% of cases of who shows negative result in lab tests .What are your symptoms? which joints are involved?Do you have morning stiffness?You can visit an orthopedician.Till then you can take analgesics such as diclofenac. You can discuss with your treating Doctor about it. I do hope that you have found something helpful. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care.