Can I be negative for most tests and have RA?
I have joint stiffness, muscle/tendon pain and severe fatigue after covid vaccine (may be coincidence dont know yet. I have hashimotos thyroid as well.
Doc tested me for autoimmune diseases. I am negative RA Factor, negative ccp negative ANA. However my ETA 14.3 is .2 or "weak positive"
Does this definitely rule out autoimmune disease? Or does the eta mean I may have early RA?
Any input is welcome
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Hi @Ander35 firstly let me welcome you to the forum I hope you find the information and support you are after from our wonderful community.
I can see from your post that you are wondering about your autoimmune test results and also potential side effects of the covid vaccine.
The site is full of information and I wanted to signpost you to a couple of places with information that may help. Firstly is Versus Arthritis latest advice on the COVID vaccines.
Secondly a link to tests (investigations) for rheumatoid arthritis.
Please feel free to search the forum for others with similar experiences and I am sure that some of our community will be able to help offer some useful suggestions.
Take care and I hope you get some relief and answers soon.
Thanks
Joe
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