Well, "Undifferentiated Polyarthritis" is what the Rheumy is calling it now, as I am still not swelling enough for him to see clinically. (The PCP saw all the swelling in June, before he sent me to the Rheumy, with the dx of , "it's RA for sure"). Anyway, this rheumy still hasn't ordered x-rays, MRI, sonography, nottin'-- just bloods that come back low or negative (anti-CCP neg at 3). It frustrates me no end that it's still a "wait and see" situation, as I am in dull pain that oscillates during the day (nagging in the AM, better by afternoon, and back again in PM). I am taking only Celebrex, which I have to admit helps a lot if I take it 2 x day. But, the stiffness is now so bad in my feet, ankles and knee that it is noticable when I walk...not to mention hands, wrists and elbows. (The stiffness is at its worst in the AM or after resting). Maybe this is one of those lucky cases that never graduates all the way to full blown ARC criteria RA, and just remains in the "twilight zone." I read that some people can have RA mildly ...what does "mild RA" look like? Anyone else out there in a similar situation? I really feel for you all who are suffering from this "bugger" with the REAL serious stuff!!!!
lcarter - mine is "undifferentiated" also, but not polyarthritis. I call it differential doctor's diagnosis disease. I think mine is "mild" too, but all you see reference to is moderate to severe. Good luck and keep us posted - and I too am very grateful that so far, mine has been mostly mild. I have great empathy for our friends in here with severe symptoms. Cathy
I feel your pain ..... And everyone else. This go a round has been tough. I was doing so well so I thought had been back on my tread mill then boap there it is. THat hurting of your ankle's and feet is rough carter. Take care
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