Subject: RA?
Hi I have suffered carpal tunnel syndrome and back problems for nearly 5 years. I became very unwell after the birth of my 3rd child 2 years ago (I'm now 44). My GP said it as post natal depression and the pain was in my head. With a lot of pushing and getting blood tests done privately I was diagnosed with Hashimoto's (underactive thyroid)autoimmune disease. After starting treatment (a year ago) many symptoms improved but I still suffered CTS, back pain, hip/knee/foot pain. I was referred to a Rhuematologist who carried out blood tests and x-rays. The x-rays showed some damage to the the verabrae in my lower spine (I have scoliosis and lordosis) and CRP and ESR were raised. I also have one leg shorter than the other and hypermobile joints. She feel that I have Rhuematoid Arthritis but that it hasn't shown up on the blood tests yet. Just wondering if anyone else has been diagnosed RA with normal blood tests? Thanks for reading. Looking forward to getting to know you all. Sarah
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