Hi, I'm a new member from TN. I don't have a dx but rheum. believes early RA. All bloodwork is neg or normal range. My bone scan showed slight uptake on wrists and hands. Been 6 months so did blood work again today. Rheum. believes I'm sero neg. Wants to start Azulfidine(sp) So I'm researching....Hope to get lots of info and support from this group. Glad I found this site.
Hi Melissa! Welcome to AI. Glad you found us though its unfortunate that you have to be here. Feel free to vent or post about what your going through. Someone is always here to help you out. Take a look at the RA board, it gets more traffic and there are a lot of good posts that could help what you are going through right now.
Welcome Melissa!
Linda
Welcome aboard Melissa - I feel very lucky to have found this site also. I wanted one not run by a pharma or insurance company, and it being unmoderated is the spice of cyber life. Take care and let us know how you are doing. CathyHiEarly arthritis symptoms can be vague and confusing, but they are important to recognize. Newly diagnosed arthritis patients quickly realize that early symptoms are just the first layer to be uncovered before a definitive diagnosis and treatment plan can be established.
Early symptoms linked to arthritis usually include: