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Testing for rheumatoid arthritis?
Berrykala08
Can you have rheumatoid arthritis with a negative Ana blood test ?
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I’m sorry in advance for the lengthy post. I was diagnosed with mild RA several weeks ago but I’m not sure my symptoms fit with everythin...
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SassyLassie
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Yes, it is called "Seronegative rheumatoid arthritis" This is the diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis without the presence of certain antibodies in the patient's blood. I would certainly ask your doctor about it.
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