Thanks for the information Karen! I have not heard of it, I will look it up....
Sorry for the late response. So since I posted this I have been to the neurologist and she wouldn't do a CATscan, because she says it is muscle related. She prescribed Nortriptlyne, however I have...
Hello all, I have fibro and RA. I thought I had them under control until my head/neck started hurting everyday, it felt like pressure in the beginning and now just a constant pain it feels like a...
Ty for the information I will look into that. My dr has ordered blood work to test the swelling in my body....
Yeah it is crazy.. I am thinking it is my neck causing it all. Not something I have felt before so possibly a nerve pinched.. I just don't like this feeling.. Thanks for your reply!...
I know I have it in my hands and wrist and most likely my neck dr are baffled by my pains...
Hi there, I have been diagnosed with both. Just not sure if it can be a flare? Just havent felt like this before....
Hello all, I have been having head/neck/back throbbing for a few days. Sometimes it feels like pressure in my head. I went to the chiropractor and it seemed to help. Any ideas if this is fibro...
Tyvm!! I take robaxin at night, but my Dr just prescribed baclofen gonna try it tmrw. I will look up fibro 101 :)...
Ty everyone! I am on gabapention, mobic, plaquniel and sulfasaizine.. I am sure I spelled most of those wrong ha.. I also have RA. I have not felt like this in over a year when they started me on...
Hello, so the last few days I have been having a massive amount of nerve pain and just constant feeling that my nerves won't stop. It feels like its my blood pressure, but that is pretty good. Is...
Thanks for the information Don! Thank you I hope I do soon as well!...
Hello all, I wanted to know if anyone has had any luck with SULFASALAZINE? Does it help with RA symptoms? I have RA and fibro and have lots of problems with my hands and wrist, right side of my neck...
Hello all, I have been experiencing horrible neck pain on my right side. At first I thought it was from a bad nights sleep, but it is still hurting. I have been to the chiro on several occasions and...
Thanks Caron, how long did it take to help?...
Hello everyone, so my Dr wants to put me on weekly shots. I have decided to change my diet and cut out red meat and dairy to hopefully avoid the shots for a little longer. So instead of staying on...
Hello, I am writing this to get some information. My dad has kidney disease and is on dialysis 3 times a week. He recently was hospitalized for sepsis and mersa. He was in for 13 days and has been...
Thank for the info.. I have the pill form, but haven't started it yet.. I am always afraid to add new things to my regimen. I did talk to my dr and she said it was fine to add. I guess I need to suck...
Has anyone used turmeric in pill form for pain? If so how does it work and how long did it take to work? Thanks...
Hello everyone, I have both fibro and RA. I was wondering if anyone experiences jaw/teeth pain? Thanks!...
I am happy to know I am not alone! The evenings are rough so by the weekend I just want to rest ha got to learn how to live with these diseases.....
Ty ladies! I agree it's comforting knowing it's not just me.. I think if I sit down and unwind it is when my eyes seem to get heavy.. I am still learning about RA and fibro and all the pains and...
Hi everyone, I know I have been posting a lot of questions. Does anyone who works full time just find that their eyes are heavy and burn as soon as you get home and relaxed? I feel sooooo exhausted...
Tyvm! Yeah the pain started 2 weeks ago today across my back, but now it's just on my right side and it seems to feel pretty good in the morning then by evening it hurts quite a bit. So just not...
Hello all, so I have had this pain that started across the middle of my back like under my bra strap and it hurt and burned, now it's just on my right side and hurts but no burn. Tonight I did a...
The dr said that it is all related to the fibro :( I guess I will be finding new aches and pains.....
I don't have any....
Hello everyone, I was diagnosed with fibro and RA. My dr put me on gabapentin for the fibro and Plaquinal for RA.. I have been on the gaba for several months and no issues. However I have been on...
Yup dr has me set up to have them checked. I was on it a few years ago, but I don't think I took it right and not for long. So hopefully it works out this time. Thanks!...
Ty for the information.. After researching I decided to have the dr put me on plaquenil I know this also has crazy side effects, but I was on this for a bit before they knew what was the issue....
Don what group do you follow on FB? Thanks!...
Thank you everyone! It is very scary, but the pain is horrible and I can't continue to be on prednisone.....
Hello all, so I have decided to try Methotrexate for RA and now I am a little concerned. Is it a medication for cancer or am I getting incorrect information. Also anyone that is on it please let me...
Ty everyone for the advice!! It will be a hard decision to make and I am still in a bit of shock, but glad I now know what is going on. Thanks!...
Ty for the advice! Yes all the side effects sound bad on both, but I can't be on prednisone for much longer.. I am just glad they finally believe there is something wrong.. It's a breakthrough for...
Happy Holidays all!! So my dr finally agreed that my symptoms are that of RA. So I am back on prednisone for a longer period then I have some medication choices to make. She has given me information...
Hello all, question has anyone been on Mobic for stiffness/pain in hands and fingers? How long does it take to feel relief? I have been waking up most of the night not able to use my hands or even...
Ty Brian! Wow I thought I was young at 35, I don't imagine being younger.. But can't imagine how it will be when I get older! Good luck to you as well!...
True thank you! Is there any vitamins that you can recommend I take daily for joints and inflammation? TIA...
I am not sure I can go outside. That could cost a lot. Both my hands today have hurt all day :( The only thing that helps is prednisone.. They don't feel warm to me though but I am sure they are...
They haven't diagnosed me with RA therefor I am only on gabapentin for fibro.. They don't think I have RA.. I test positive for the RA factor test and the CCP (203) but they say my symptoms don't...
Thank you Don for the advice!!! It's funny you bring up urgent care.. I spent lots of time in the er last year and every dr I saw there said "honey you have RA now they need to find treatment" but...
Ty! Mine has been going up for over a year :( I test positive for RA and now my hands won't stop hurting.. I have kaiser and am on my second dr.. She did diagnose me with fibro and that medication is...
Hello all, what is considered a normal ESR? Mine has went from 24 to 37 and my dr tell me it is normal. TIA...
Ty! I am on my second RA dr.. They seem to not want to help me :(...
Hello everyone, I have had lots of pain lately in my hands more my right than my left. They did a carpal tunnel shock test and said it doesn't appear to be that. I have inflammation in my body and...
Hi everyone, I know I am posting a lot on here lately.. I am just not sure what is going on. So I started feeling really down and sore. My arms are sore, back, wrist, hands and I feel tired. I test...
Thanks Elcamino! You know I just can't get any dr to listen to me. I think because of my age. I thought this one was going to be different. I have read that if your CCP comes back above normal then...
Thanks everyone! So my dr replied to my email and said that she thinks it's bursitis not RA, but I have a funny feeling that they are just not wanting to diagnose me with RA because it will follow...
Thanks again!! Yes I have realized I am my own advocate :) Take care!!...