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Posted 6/8/2012 7:43 AM (GMT 0)
Hello everyone,

I have just been diagnosed with RA by my family doctor and now have to wait 2 months to see specialists.  I am wondering if anyone has felt like your bones are hurting no just the joints but the  middle of the bones?  I cant seem to find out if this is normal with RA or if it may be something else.  I would appreciate any help anyone can give me.

Posted 6/8/2012 10:23 AM (GMT 0)
HI, bubbymon,

I have seronegative RA and Fibro. When my RA is flaring, I sometimes have that boring pain you are talking about. Mine is in my hip, and it is very, very painful. So sorry you have RA, but this is a good place to come for information. Did you family doctor give you prednisone and pain meds to take while you are waiting to see the Rheumatologist?

Peace,
V
Posted 6/9/2012 12:15 AM (GMT 0)
Yes...my bones are in terrible pain...like the insides of the bones. I am seeing a Rheumatologist...she put me on Enbrel, but it is not working. I am in so much pain from this stinking RA I believe death would be welcome :( Sad to say it, but no pain meds I have tried have helped me. Hopefully when I go back on the 20th this month she will do something for me.
Posted 6/9/2012 4:14 AM (GMT 0)
Hi bubbymon!

I too have bone pain along with the joint pain. Mine is mostly my hips and my shins, can be very painful at times.

I agree that you should ask your dr for pain meds, they really make a differnce in your quality of life at least until you find an ra med that works for you. As long as you take them as prescribed thrre really shouldnt be a problem. My pain med allows me to function normally, not that the pain is entirely 100% gone, but is certainly bearable.

I suggest you call the rheumys office to see if they have a cancellation list you can be placed on. You could also try calling a different rheumy altogether to see if they have a sooner appt.

I hppe youfind some relief and peace quickly!

Brooke
Posted 6/17/2012 5:17 AM (GMT 0)
hi hubbymom,

welcome. i have to wait like 4 months to see an r/a doctor myself. they put put on a cancelation list. i'm suffering like you. see a sports med doc in the mean time if possible. i see one for now. at least its someone.
good luck and feel better.

donna
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