I recently changed rheumatologists due to relocation. My new doctor ran a battery of tests like I've never had in the last 20+ years with RA. One of those tests was a Vectra blood test. It shows the level of disease activity. I'd never even heard about it before.

I agree with the comment above that a good rheumy will listen to you and believe your description of what's going on, history with symptoms, etc as much as just look at lab results. After all, a lot of people with a negative RA factor still get diagnosed with RA strictly due to symptoms. Stand your ground! Keep advocating for yourself.

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People are seronegative. The RF and Ccp are normal ... or one shows up & other doesnt. For a long time i felt i was... i always have a normal RF, but recently ive had a positive Ccp. My esr and crp always are high. The big key was the Vectra test. That was amazing to see my score for disease activity. It was a big factor in my diagnosis. Check that out! Otherwise- keep fighting!! You can have RA but have negative results. Wish u luck ! Xox

Hi Marci,
Have you had the Anti-CCP antibody test? It is much more accurate and specific for RA.
Don’t give up on the things you love! The biologic meds are a real difference maker!
Best of luck with your new Rheumy!

Have they done anti-CCP? There are more tests now. Some are more expensive and avoided. Given that fibro involves muscles and RA joints and more, I would thinks it's RA. My dad couldn't get a good diagnosis until his hands were terribly deformed. I hope your appointment in Oct. provides a clear diagnosis. 💕

I don't think there is a blood test for fibro. You should definitely be seeing another doctor. Even if your RA numbers are in the moderate zone, you should have been receiving treatment for RA. Hopefully the new rheumy will help you. If he/she doesn't, then keep trying different ones until you get one who is willing to listen to you and fight to get you out of pain and under control.