Posted by Peter R. :Worksop UK on December 09, 2000 at 07:22:47:

In Reply to: Re: Sero Negative Rheumatoid Arthritis posted by Caroline UK on January 24, 2000 at 06:43:46:

: : : This complaint is the same as Rheumatoid Arthritis but the blood tests are negative.

: : A little general to say "the blood tests". The
: : Rheumatoid Factor [RF] blood test is neg [hence seronegative] but you can have a neg RF and still have RA [like me] You can also have a possitive
: : RF and not have RA.
: : If you want to find out more try
: : http://www.arthritis.co.za
: Andy from the UK I have read your contribution and as you seem to be one of the few UK contributors I would be interested in your treatments. I am supposed to be on Methrotrexate but cannot tolerate it physically or psychologically it makes me sick! I am presently struggling just on Voltarol which is messing up my gastric system. What has been your experience and do you have any suggestions. Many thanks.

:Andy & Caroline, I have Dupytrans contracture and in the investigations as to the cause it has been found that I have seronegative RA. At the moment I am still being referred to specialists so I am only a short way down the line. I would find it very helpful to have any comments / expectations you can pass on.Regards Peter.