I had similar problem. Lots of pain in multiple areas symmetrical. RA tested positive but all the inflammation tests were negative so rheumatologist said I did not have R A . Gave me NSAIDs and pain...
I have tested positive for RA but negative for the CCP test. My doctor said I Had osteoarthritis. This did not make sense to me. I had pain in the same joints on both sides. not normal with Osteo....