I was diagnosed with RA about
a month ago. My Dr. says I'm in the beginning stages and has prescribed me Phentenil(?), meloxicam, and prednisone. It seems to have started in my right index finger with it being swollen and hurting just below the finger in the palm area. Also, I thought I had injured my left elbow by lifting too heavy, but he now believes instead of tennis elbow its also attributed to the RA. Another issue that I've had longer(2 yrs., or so), which my Dr. says is another connection to autoimmune disease, is dry mouth and dry cough(sjogrens syndrome). I was never diagnosed with it, but my Dr. believes I probably do have it by my symptoms.
Okay. . .taking a long time to get to the point, but ever since I was diagnosed and started the meds. it seems I am quickly having flare ups in other parts of my body. Since taking the meds. I don't have much swelling, but by evening and through the night I ache and have night sweats. Could I maybe be further along??? Pam