Make a connection, ask a question, share a concern, give advice or just chat. Our message boards connect you with a community of people who understand where you’re coming from and what you’re going through.
hello my name is michelle and im from london, im currently undergoing a range of different bloodtests and xrays for suspected RA, im 40 and have been suffering for over a year now and have only just been refered to a rheumatologist, im in constant pain all over my body but my hands are 1 of the worst, stiff swollen fingers with bunion like gtowths on the side of my index fingers, they ache and i get pins and needles, my knees are so bad at the moment i can hardly get up the stairs through the pain, they too are swollen, i have bunion like growths on the sides of the base of my big toes, its endless!!!, im slao tired all the time,have constant sinus problems, hot and cold sweats, dry mouth and eyes and very very emotional, im glad ive found his site as i feel at times like im going mad,itss nice to have others to share my feelings with, thankyou michelle....
Posts: 1 | Location: london | Registered: 09-03-2008
Good morning. Michelle your story sounds so much like mine! I am 47 and was diagnosed on May. Your symptoms are very much like mine (I am so sorry for you). You're not going mad, it's real. And the treatments available for what we have are very good. I've gone from not being able to walk or to pick up my grandson to doing pretty well. I am still in severe disease activity stage but the pain is much better.
The hardest part for me is the constant tiredness and having to regulate my physical activities. If I clean my whole house on a weekend I will be in bed for two days feeling like a freight train hit me!
Take care and keep your spirits up as best you can. It does get better!
Posts: 3 | Location: Southern California | Registered: 06-08-2008
I have RA, but have found an alternative method of fighting this disease which has been tremendously helpful. I have my life back without side effects! My wife and I are so excited about these products, we want to share them with everyone. Please contact me at esbest@sbcglobal.net if you are interested.
Thanks,
Steve
Posts: 9 | Location: Indianapolis, IN | Registered: 02-14-2009
I am 50 and have had general fatigue and joint pain for some time now. My pcp sent me for x-rays and blood work. The bloodwork showed ana of178. She referred me to a Rheumatoligist who started me on methotrexate and naprelan750. He said that it is ra and fibromyalgia. Is this agressiveness normal or are ther ususally additional tests BEFORE treatment is started.
Rheumatoid Arthritis Community 
