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Diagnosis and RA
Posted on February 26, 2018
It can be a long and twisty path to a rheumatoid arthritis (RA) diagnosis. Misdiagnosis and the frustrating health care system can cause delays. Once you finally receive an RA diagnosis, it takes time to get used to and figure out.
On myRAteam, the social network and online support group for those living with rheumatoid arthritis, members talk about a range of personal experiences and struggles. Getting a diagnosis is one of the top 10 topics most discussed.
Have another topic you'd like to discuss or explore? Go to myRAteam today and start the conversation. You'll be surprised just how many others may share similar stories.
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A myRAteam Member said:
I wonder what the percentage of having fibromyalgia AND RA is? Maybe fibromyalgia is a form of RA.
How many also have diabetes? It wouldn't surprise me… read more
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