How are you doing, Zoe?

Hi All

Well im back after getting a positive answer from my 2nd rheumatoid consultant. Have now been diagonosed with Seronegative RA. At the moment i am not showing the rheumatoid factor when i have my bloods taken but have a very high anti ccp and crp. I am also still struggling with the joint pain and stiffness so my new consultant from Gloucester has decided to put me back on MXT starting at 10mgs for 4 weeks then to move up to 15mgs before going back to see him. Only problem is even though I have been on MXT before I now have to wait to see the rheumatoid nurse before i can start the medication again as i have been on no drugs to help with my pain for the last 6 months.

Feeling slightly more positive now that i finally have some answers despite my first consultant turning round and telling me that it was all in my head and that there was nothing he could do for me. In the process of finding out how i put in a complaint and possibly sue the consultant as my anti CCP and CRP were reading the same levels when i was seeing him so really not happy as been in so much pain for the last 6 months.

well Zoe, i think that is not on at all, i think you would be right to give feedback and sounds as though you are investigating how to do this,
Glad you feel more positive now and hope pain levels are being managed much better,
I agree you have a right to feel aggrieved but remember take care of yourself tho', keep posting and stay positive
Love Liz xxxxx

Hi everyone

My name is Pauline fairly newly diagnosed not coping too well at the moment I would be really nice to conact people who have ra

Hi Pauline

Sorry to hear you have RA but welcome to the forum! I'm Lyn, had RA for 21+ years, married with 4 kids.

Keep posting and tell us all about yourself. The members are very supportive and you will always be able to find information to help you. Look forward to hearing from you.

Lyn x