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Posted 1/20/2011 10:13 PM (GMT 0)
I have gone through the information on RA, but i would like to hear from the folks on this forum what are you daily RA struggles. I am in the middle of FM and docs are not sure if I may have RA too.  I have a multitude of symptoms and can't figure out anymore or keep track which one is FM and which one can possibly be RA or something else. I thought it people can share there struggles, pains and discomfort with RA I can have a vague idea. Any thoughts? I appreciate your help. God Bless.

Simplistic007

Posted 1/22/2011 8:00 AM (GMT 0)
With my RA any repetive behaviour (like typing for hours) starts to really bug me and it feels like my joints and bones hurt
Posted 1/22/2011 2:49 PM (GMT 0)
Random daytime fevers.
Morning stiffness that made it hard and painful to get out of bed in the morning. Would gradually improve, I would be better for a few hours, then I would get fatigued and the pain and stiffness would return.
Food aversions-the overwhelming feeling of "uh, I don't want to eat that."
Swollen joints-mostly my knees.
I always felt like I had been hit by a bus but mostly nothing specific hurt-just everything hurt.
Posted 1/23/2011 5:30 AM (GMT 0)
Good topic.  I hope others will reply.  Sorting out all the symptoms can be so confusing.  I have FM, UCTD and now RA diagnoses.

Plaquenil has helped the morning stiffness.  Whole body fatigue and migratory joint and muscle pain still present huge problems.  I also have random fevers, but usually in the evening or after sustained activity.  Hip and shoulder busitis.  Feeling as though I have the flu (worst days), am coming down with the flu (weak and tired) or am almost recovered from the flu.   Good days are when the pain is less noisy than usual -and I have  sufficient energy for mild activity without a crash - which often requires at least small rest periods.  Really the fatigue is the most consistently distressing.  Anybody else?

 

Posted 1/24/2011 3:56 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you all for the information. I certainly have most of those symptoms. I hurt all over. Does anyone have lower back sciatic pain. I have lower back and back of next excruciating pain all the time. I hurt all over but lower back and back of neck are painful. This could be the FM, but I didn't know if this could also happen with RA.
Have a blessed day.
simplistic007
Posted 1/25/2011 3:36 AM (GMT 0)
Being more limited in what I can do now VS what I could do,
I'm dropping more things lately, and stiffness, if I sit or stand too long
the stiffness get you wammy...
I sure hope it's not RA that you have and will send you well wishes..
(((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((Simplistic007)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
healing hugz and well wishes, keep us posted if you find out anything...
Posted 1/25/2011 5:32 AM (GMT 0)
Hello, I am new to this forum, I am glad you started this post. I have ra and fibromyalgia, and it sounds like you have some inflammation in your neck and back more than likely from the ra. I also have it in every joint including my jaw. You may try to get someone to give you a gentle massage to get the blood flowing, it can help relax your muscles also if they are tight. There are a lot of people with both conditions, and even more. I hope you get to feeling better
Posted 1/25/2011 3:43 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you for the input. I have a follow up visit w/ my Rheumatologist on Monday, 1/31st. I will find out what is going on and if I do have RA. I have a lot of other health issues as well like T3 levels are low due to the Tamoxefin I have to take so I know thyroid problems get you tired, but it doesn't necessarily give you body ache and lack of movement like I have. I just have to wait and see what the verdict will be. LOL Trying to have a sense of humor of all this. Lately my hands are cramping and hurting a lot and feel swollen but they do not look swollen. My feet are a killer. I find that my symptoms are progressing as the days go by. A bit nervous but what can I do but wait. Again, thank you all for hanging in there with all of us. We all need each other's support. Take care and God Bless all.
Simplistic007
Posted 1/27/2011 5:54 AM (GMT 0)
I can relate to the feet! Struggle along with swollen tendons in my feet all the time. I don't think the meds I'm on help my tendons, my joints have all gone down wonderfully.
Joys of medications fix one thing create another side effect.
Sorry my brain doesn't seem to be coherant today. My rheumy told me lower back is not RA, upper back, neck and jaw could be.
My lower back pain is caused by osteoarthritis and inflammation in general.
So you may have a mix of symptoms that you never discover the exact cause of.
I always feel if it responds to prednisone then it must be inflammatory but I hate being so dependent on it.
I guess the rheumy will know from their examination exactly what your condition may be. It depends on your symptoms and the joints involved so don't hold back. Write a list and let them know everything. Sometimes it doesn't show up in your blood straight away so the physical exam is where they'll be able to tell whats going on.
Goodluck with it all, golitho
Posted 1/27/2011 3:30 PM (GMT 0)
Golitho, Thank you for the heads up. The Rheumy did put me on a 10 day Prednisone to alleviate inflammation. Although it was helping somewhat, I felt feverish, my mid back ache and muscles hurt all over. I did not end up taking the full 10 day course as they stopped me because I am going in for a breast biopsy next week and have to be off Aspirin for 10 days. I will see what Rheumy says. I just feel like the pain in my body is much more than FM. My hands and feet are just so painful. My knucles hurt all the time. Although it doesnt show swelling, my joints just ache and knees too. Simplistic007
Posted 1/28/2011 2:20 AM (GMT 0)
Wow I also have a very sore jaw and didn't realise it could be related to the RA, thanks Jessielee I thought I was losing it lol. But I guess RA can attack almost anywhere and since my father passed away (5 weeks ago) I have been suffering much more, guess the stress of it all has not been good either. Take care all
Doreen
Posted 1/28/2011 11:40 AM (GMT 0)
Andorable and simplistic . I am so sorry for your loss, that has to be putting so much stress on you. I know people say try to take it easy, but, easier said than done.
Simplistic> I truly hope your breast biopsy is a negative. That alone would cause all that pain your having. As I said before, it's not easy to take it easy... but you both are in a state where you need to just take a breath, sit down and try meditation. Put yourself somewhere beautiful... somewhere that would make you happy and relaxed. This should help a little in your pain and hurt. Bless you both. Prayers to both of you with ((((gentle hugs)))) Laura :-)
Posted 1/28/2011 10:15 PM (GMT 0)
Gonuts, thank you so much for your wonderful words. I needed to hear this. God Bless you and once again thank you so much. xxoo
simplistic007
Posted 1/29/2011 12:15 PM (GMT 0)
As simplistic said thank you so much for your kind words gonuts, it is a stressful time for both of us right now. I feel your pain too simplistic as I have had more health problems since I lost my dad, and once again thought it was due to stress but the docs found a mass on my uterus and I will be undergoing a curette and biopsy of the mass and if its malignant they are talking full hysterectomy followed by radiation therapy. Seems never ending as if crohns/colitis, which lead to ileostomy surgery almost 2 years ago then being diagnosed with RA and now this, enough already! I know there are many worse off than me and for everyone suffering with any illness my heart goes out to them too. We all must keep our chin up and soldier on. Take care everyone, my thoughts and prayers are with you all
Doreen
Posted 1/30/2011 5:20 PM (GMT 0)
Doreen, thank you for sharing. Best of good health wishes to you. We will hang in there all together and take it one day at a time and just continue to support each other. God Bless.
simplistic007
Posted 1/31/2011 5:06 PM (GMT 0)
Just came from the doctors earlier this morning. The Rheumy stated that I have the beginning stages of Rheumatoid Arthritis. He did not start me on any meds because he wants to wait until I deal with the outcome of my breast biopsy which is scheduled for Wednesday. I guess my suspicions of more than just FM were right. I am glad I changed doctors and that this one understand my concerns. Thank you all for keeping up with the forum and your support. Have a blessed day.
Simplistic007
Posted 1/31/2011 7:25 PM (GMT 0)
Good luck with the breast biopsy! Let us know how you make out.
Posted 1/31/2011 11:07 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you all.
simplistic007
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