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Very Fatigued, Stiff, Achy..but Test Results Don't Show Anything

A myRAteam Member asked a question 💭
Georgiana, AL

I am curious about why all my bloodwork comes back showing my RA is controlled. Yet I am having daily fatigue, feel stiff as a piece of cement, and my body aches. I am wondering if the numbers on test results can just not show what you are feeling in your body. I was thinking, it someone can be seronegative and still have RA, then perhaps my levels of aches, stiffness, and fatigue are more than would be expected with "controlled" RA. If not, I have to wonder if maybe I am having other… read more

April 14, 2021
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A myRAteam Member

I am to that point also...I gained a lot of weight due to thyroid issues

April 19, 2021
A myRAteam Member

Well I honestly can’t explain why one still hurts and the numbers say something different. I’m in the same situation if I’m being honest. NOTHING helps the pain, the depression etc. The one thing that many say definitely does help, I have yet to incorporate into my lifestyle and that’s diet.

April 14, 2021
A myRAteam Member

Hi, I am seronegative and have been having pain all over my body. It started in my big toe and then within 6 weeks spread to my entire body. Blood work showed I did not have RA but all of the symptoms are present. I feel stiffness in my neck and back and am also incredibly fatigued every day.

May 1, 2021 (edited)
A myRAteam Member

My blood work said I was meg for RA. But my hands are twisting the dr says I have auto immune desease

April 21, 2021
A myRAteam Member

Sometimes the depression and anxiety meds usually helps with those feelings please 🙂consult with your doctor to see what helps me its Buspone and sitrolene really helps 😊

April 14, 2021

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