The Sed rate doesn't mean . I am seronegative, They don't just go by the blood work. Mine doesn't show it's ugly head until I am in the middle of flare. . If you don't get anywhere with your Dr. try your GP, ot another Dr,

Hi Candice, welcome to the site, good friendly people here, all are willing to help and understand what you are feeling. The rate for tests positive and negative are 70/30, mostly RA is diagnosed clinically in your doctors office, then usually there is a referral to a rheumatologist to confirm. No all meds work quickly so have patience, I hope you have the correct combination soon. Vera

Get second opinion. Or third if needed. Fibromyalgia and RA are quite different. I have RA, OR and fibromyalgia. Believe me Fibromyalgia is quite different.

It took about 6 months from the time I started experiencing pain to the time I was diagnosed with RA. I was in a lot of pain during that time.

My sis waa told by her RA Dr that you test negative that concludes you have RA She has a newer Dr who also could feel osteo arthritis in her hips