I had severe leg muscles ache during night from past two days and tingling sensation in right wrist with swelling ,had tonsillitis and I got tested E. coli in urine also got rheumatoid factor factor 40 ,esr is 22mm but all other test for RA is negative means anti ccp and ANA are negative do I develop rheumatoid arthritis ?After how many days should I retest for RA?
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From ur history, looks like some form of reactive arthritis after infection. Especially post streptococcal pharyngitis reactive arthritis. Repeat RF after 1 month and see.
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consult some rheumatologist for any confusion or treatment if you have pain n swelling in joints
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