Information and opinions on health from faithL at HealthCentral.com. HealthCentral.com is one of the top health destinations on the Web, with more than 35 condition-specific, wellness and general health Web properties. http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/79816/index http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/79816/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/79816/index http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/79816/25048/docto Sun, 13 Apr 2008 18:37:00 -0400 faithL So, now that the shock of being diagnosed with an auto-immune disease has worn off, I am closely looking at my healthcare situation and analysing my options.  When I was refered to a Rheumatologist my presenting symptoms were burning joint pain, stiffness, and exhaustion.  Lab results were positive for RF, ANA, and another auto-immune antibody. My Rheumatologist is only interested in my joint movement and... http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/79816/25048/docto http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/79816/21022/healt Sun, 02 Mar 2008 21:06:00 -0500 faithL I'm 28 years old and recently visited a Primary Care Doctor for chronic, intense joint pain that seemed to be worsening over time. It took about 3-4 months of daily joint pain (knees, wrists, hips, ankles) for me to finally decide that something needed to be done. My Primary Care Doctor did an exam, history, ordered blood tests, and prescribed Ultram and Ibuprofin. My RF was 21 and I had a positive ANA. She referred me to a... http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/79816/21022/healt