I was prescribed 10mg of prednisone on August 2 w/good results. I felt so much better. However, my lab results came back w/ only my sed rate and my c reactive protein elevated. My rheumy feels that I am experiencing RA though. She says that I am "Sero negative" So--I am now on methotrexate 12.5mg every week, folic acid and predisone 5mg daily. I have to have an MRI of my hands. Other than that I am optimistic that I'll have this under control in no time.
Hi Rotisgirl and welcome to AI! Any questions or concerns that come up, don't hesitate to ask. This is a VERY informative and supportive board!
There are also a lot of people on the board that are sero-negative, and are very good support.
Take care of yourself and rest some this weekend.
Welcome Rotisgirl, I've had RA since my late teens and I have always tested sero-negative except for one very faint positive which they tested again and it turned up negative also. Hi Rotisgirl,