I am 43 and had an aggressive angiomyxoma 2 years ago, took tamoxifen for 1 year but didn't like the side effects. I then had to have my ovaries removed last year due to large haemorrhaging cysts. I have had a bit of osteoarthritis for many years in my back but recently I have had 2 'flares' of terrible knee pain (bilateral) like red hot pokers being put into them, my fingers were very stiff in a morning and i was generally stiff and in pain in many joints, couldn't bend at work (am a nurse), the 'flare' has calmed now but fingers are still stiff but not as bad. Even my feet were painful and walking downstairs was difficult. I had one episode of episcleritis when i had my ovaries out and have had blood shot eye once more since then. My GP took an RA factor test 6 months ago, negative. Since my 2nd flare which lasted 4 weeks, i have had a normal ESR and normal CRP, only the phosphate was raised in my blood results. Could this be Rheumatoid?? My GP wants to refer me to a rheumatologist.
Thanks