Question:
I have been having these problems since 1992. My blood work shows ANA and a positive Rheumatoid Factor. I can't seem to get to a Doctor while my joints symptoms are present as they usually last only 3/4 days and I don't know if it will travel to another joint. I realize some things I do/eat set me into a flare up so I continue to keep things under control as much as possible. At the moment things seem to be getting worse. I was taking Mobicox but have stopped all medication until I get a diagnosis. I don't want to be taking any medication unnecessarily. Advil, aspirin and Tylenol do not work well to keep the pain under control, and icing does not seem to help much either. I can usually deal with the pain, however the fatigue is immense. Thank you very much inadvance, for taking the time out to read my e-mail. I look forward to your response .

Answer:
Could be palindromic rheumatism or an as yet undefined connective tissue disease. You should be referred again to a rheumatologist.