Diffuse joint pain, swelling and stiffness. esp. in am. rf factor 248, crp 3. ana neg. just finished 6 months chemo. xeloda and gemzar. fingers swollen. knee pain. shoulder pain. arm pain. all came on in last 2 weeks. am miserable?

Talk to your DR.: Follow up with the Dr who ordered the labs. They need to know how badly you are feeling so that they can make a diagnosis and come up with a plan of treatment.

RA: With that elevated RA factor I would consider you to have late onset rheumatoid arthritis until proven otherwise. Another autoimmune disorder is a less likely cause. I don't think side effects if xeloda or gemzar are causes but would ask your oncologist about this. A rheumatologist is best qualified to evaluate, advise, treat & follow you.