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Did You Seek A Second Opinion About Your Diagnosis??

A myRAteam Member asked a question 💭
Faribault, MN

Recently received a dx of seronegative rheumatoid arthritis and I don’t know if it’s that I don’t want to accept the diagnosis or if I feel the doctor may be wrong but questioning going to get a second opinion. Has anyone else done this and if so did you receive a different diagnosis?

March 16, 2022
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A myRAteam Member

Same here. I flat out refused to believe it. Moi????
I was more receptive by the 2nd visit and now I get it.

March 20, 2022
A myRAteam Member

I'm a huge proponent of seeking second opinions, especially when it comes to a major issue that requires powerful treatments.

After I received a seronegative diagnosis, I decided that within a year I would seek a second opinion no matter what, just in case my doctor missed something. The second rheumatologist suggested some additional tests but, overall, it made me appreciate my first rheumatologist a lot more. I ended up going back to my first rheumatologist and telling her what the second one recommended and she ordered those tests which, ultimately, were not helpful.

March 17, 2022
A myRAteam Member

I've been sort of the opposite... desperately seeking answers since I was 30 years old (I just turned 35) I was so thankful to finally have something. Now I will begin treatment this week along with supplements. It's honestly the most hopeful I've been in a few years now. Wishing you the very best ❤️

December 26, 2022

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