Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Fibromyalgia syndrome is a widespread musculoskeletal pain and fatigue disorder which generally occurs in the muscles, ligaments, and tendons – the soft fibrous tissues in the body. This forum is for fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Immune Deficiency Syndrome (CFS/CFIDS).


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Like mrsD stated, rheumatoid factor is not accurate and is really not as specific for rheumatoid arthritis. The Anti-CCP test is more specific and is usually ordered in conjunction with or as a follow up to the RF test. Mine were both negative.


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