I started with an elevated ANA and negative RA, and after a year, positive RA.
I'm doing okay. I'm still using high-dose aspirin and staying away from the nightshade family, and taking myrrh capsules, and using 1-2 Ultram 50 per day.
And I'm able to be very active, physically. Occasionally I am REALLY tired for no reason, but other than that, I'm doing okay. My pain level is in the tolerable range. Hand joints swell and subside on a daily basis.
Glad to hear you're doing better.....my problems were never in my hands....all shoulders....hips....knees, and more....BUT, now, MUCH better. Is ANA the one where they talk about it being "speckled?" Seems to me, if that is so, mine was kind of inconclusive.
This stuff about inflammation is interesting, as that's how I feel....inflamed (esp behind knees.) I'm still doing aspirin, too 3-4 a day. Seems to help the most.