Date: 22.07.2010
From: Mike
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Subject: Tested for arthritis?
Hi, I have back pain and have recently been tested for arthritis with a blood test which came back negative. Funny that because I had an x ray years ago that confirmed I did have arthritis. Currently confused! Can anyone offer an explanation? Thanks. Mike
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Date: 22.07.2010
From: Abbie
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Subject: Re: Tested for arthritis?
There are many types of Arthritis not all show in blood tests. X
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Date: 22.07.2010
From: Mike
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Subject: Re: Tested for arthritis?
Thanks Abbie, So I could have arthritis. I have also been tested for spondilitis and have been advised I am geneticically unlikely to contract it. Does this make sense? Please also advise what other tests should be carried out to determine if have other forms of arthritis? Mike
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Date: 22.07.2010
From: paul
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Subject: Re: Tested for arthritis?
most likely Seronegative Arthritis, does not show up in blood tests.
I had this at 33 then after 4 years my arthritis went crazy and became positive in my blood tests. Have a search on Seronegative Arthritis on the interweb. Best regards Paul
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