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BorderlineFox

1y ago

Struggling to Get a Diagnosis for My RA Pain

I've been on the road to diagnosis for RA since early 2021 and I feel like doctors don't believe me when I tell them how much pain I'm in constantly. I'm really good at working through my pain. I mean I've had 2 kids and barely broke a sweat. but my joints... it gets so bad sometimes that I just sit and cry. idk what to do. the only doctor I had that listened and believed me isn't practicing anymore

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Belontine

1y ago

If you have swelling, get before and after pictures of it. Having pics helped my doctors listen to me and get me the right treatment
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Aaronb03

1y ago

Tell them you'd like a blood test for arthritis factors and if they refuse ask them to write down that they refused and why in your chart
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Aaronb03

1y ago

I can totally empathize with you, my Dr thankfully listened to me but I can't start treatment yet, and the pain im in some days, especially after work, is miserable

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