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Suggest Treatment For Swelling And Pain In Joints

I have had joint pain in my hands,knees,wrists, ankles. my fingers do swell and get a purplish color on the knuckles at times I have had blood work and my ra test came back on the positive side but the other test they did for inflamation was normal... I am 42 years old and am so sick of doctors is this all in my head???
Fri, 12 Jun 2020
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Hi,

No, these are signs and symptoms of arthritis as your RA factor is positive and indicates towards arthritis but to elucidate the type of arthritis. You need to get some other tests done which in most hospitals are grouped under arthritis panel and encompasses anti CCP, HLA B-27, serum uric acid and like though pattern of your joint involvement clearly indicates towards rheumatoid arthritis but still confirmation is necessary before starting treatment.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Rohan Shanker Tiwari, Orthopedic Surgeon
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Suggest Treatment For Swelling And Pain In Joints

Hi, No, these are signs and symptoms of arthritis as your RA factor is positive and indicates towards arthritis but to elucidate the type of arthritis. You need to get some other tests done which in most hospitals are grouped under arthritis panel and encompasses anti CCP, HLA B-27, serum uric acid and like though pattern of your joint involvement clearly indicates towards rheumatoid arthritis but still confirmation is necessary before starting treatment. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Rohan Shanker Tiwari, Orthopedic Surgeon