thank you perna, septemberMorn and Rhapsody.
Thanks perna for the link- I have learnt a lot in just a few minutes!
I can't wait for the test results, just so I can get some definite answers either way...Interesting what you said Rhapsody it going into remission. That could be possible with me. About 10 years ago my medical specialist was going to refer me to a rheumatologist but then I moved and it never got followed up. I don't know if the referral was as a result of blood tests or just for the constant severe pain I was in...More confusion (well, unanswered questions)!!!!!
But thanks for the insights...