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kirsty123
kirsty123 Member Posts: 42
edited 15. Jan 2010, 13:50 in Living with Arthritis archive
hey everyone im kirsty, 24. i was diagnosed with seronegative athritis in december 2009. my doc did not give u alot of info about seronegative athritis and i am looking for as much info as possible about it, any replys would be a great help, thanks
Kirsty xxxx

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  • skezier
    skezier Member Posts: 11,333
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Kirsty,

    Welcome to the site I hope you find it useful, they are a nice lot here and I am sure you will soon have someone more helpful than me come along.

    This site has a hug amount of info bout all types of arthritis. There’s a bit at the op of the page that says 'about arthritis' and that's got quite a lot of info in it. Though I am sorry you have had to find us its nice to meet you. Take care Cris x
  • minky67
    minky67 Member Posts: 2,328
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Kirsty, I dont know much about sero-neg but a few on here do & im sure they'll be along with some advice.
    The helpline here is great to & can send out infomation for you.
    A welcome from me & hope you find the site as useful as i do.
    debs
  • kirsty123
    kirsty123 Member Posts: 42
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    hey thanks for the welcome, look foreward to it xxxxxxxxx
  • Wonkylegs
    Wonkylegs Member Posts: 3,504
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    HI & welcome!

    I would say as the others have that the helplines people are great at giving info on all sorts of things.

    This web site is also a great source of info.

    HOpe you get the answers that you need soon, & find a treatment that works for you
    hugs
    WOnky
  • kirsty123
    kirsty123 Member Posts: 42
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    hi wonky thanks for the welcome xxxxxx
  • dorcas
    dorcas Member Posts: 3,516
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Kirsty! welcome to the forum.':D'

    'sero negative arthropathies' are a group of inflammatory rheumatic diseases but which have negative rheumatoid factor tests.

    Diseases belonging to the seronegative spondyloarthropathies group include ankylosing spondylitis, Reiter's syndrome, enteropathic arthritis, psoriatic arthritis and others!.

    I have had PsA for 13yrs and the monitoring and treatments are very similar to those given for RA.

    There's a lot of useful information on this website about sero negative and the helpline will also point you in the right direction if you give them a call or post a question. Iris x
  • salamander
    salamander Member Posts: 1,906
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Kirsy, I was diagnosed with seronegative arthritis about the same time as you. I think the others have answered your questions about what it means. There are quite a few threads about it if you search on this site.

    What treatment are you on? How are you feeling with it?
    I have just started taking Methotrexate and am on steroids too. Mostly I'm ok but with flare ups sometimes.

    Sally
  • woodbon
    woodbon Member Posts: 4,969
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hello, As I think the others have said, if you ring the number at the top of the page, the free Helpline, they will be able to send you some useful information and talk to you about things, which is always good! Also NHS Direct may be able to help you.:wink:

    It must have been a shock for you and it seems as if your doctor has left you in the lurch, by not explaining things properly, if only they would spare a few moments sometimes to explain, it would save you worry and may be even a return visit to talk about any worries or questions you have! :? I hope that you are getting on OK and will find some useful informaion. If you look on the net, be careful, as some of the sites say all sorts of things and can worry you. Try and stick to UK sites if possible.

    Good luck, love Sue
  • kirsty123
    kirsty123 Member Posts: 42
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    hi guys thanks for all the relplys they have been really helpfull.and u have all been very helpfull,
    thanks
    Kirsty xxxx
  • lindalegs
    lindalegs Member Posts: 5,398
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Kirsty,

    Just wanted to welcome you too, I'm a rheumatoid. :wink: You'll find the peeps on here a fountain of knowledge and experiences and a wonderful support too.

    Luv Legs :D
    Love, Legs x
    'Make a life out of what you have, not what you're missing'

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