I forgot to mention it also hit big joint groups like my shoulder...it feels like at time I throw it out and can't move it. Same with my hip and maybe tendon down my let which make sleeping uncomfortable. Both of those things though havent happen in a month or two.

Welcome. Sorry your here but glad you found such a great group.
As with most everything each of us is different.
The right treatment helps to control the over all disease for many.
With Some diet matters. As you'll see if you read others posts within this group. I did have some success with Enbrel & went through a short period of feeling almost normal.
Even on the right Meds flares can occur. Overall each day can be different with some better then others.
My doctor informed me they have no real clue why flares suddenly occur or why medications can suddenly stop working.
Like you many have a second auto immune or condition that can make it a little more difficult.
Like you I have larger joints involved. It's a sneaky disease & you can go through sudden onsets of pain in joints that normally are not
Problematic.
Finding the right treatment can be trial & error. Requires a lot of patience that I think we all struggle with.
Sounds like you need a solid diagnosis & treatment plan.
Often prednisone is prescribed to help & even assist with a DX.
With MG on your plate I'm not sure how doctor would proceed.
My sister had myasthenia gravis also although I'm not real knowledgable about that disease. Have another sister with RA, grandparent, cousins & some lupus & Sjogrens in the mix.
Does make me wonder.
Wishing you the best of luck.
Sammy

Welcome to the group. I'm sorry you might have RA. I'm sorry you feel so bad. To answer your question, I felt so much better after I started treatment over 4 years ago. It worked for awhile then not so well. We added another med and I felt better for a while. I get flares. They suck and I don't know how long they will last. But, I do have good days and I'll not even think about RA. I hope you find what works for you.

Yes, it does ease up... That's the wonderful news.
The thing is, one usually has to go thru a series of trial and error of finding out which meds work which exercises or physical therapies work, how much one can tolerate, etc.

For me personally, I have about 2 flares a year and then they ease up after the season adjusts or I take a different dosage or med review.

Yes, it does get much better but it might take some time.
Best of luck xo

My original RA factor was 190 and my rheumy got me onto Methotrexate fairly rapidly, I chose to wait 5months after diagnosis to start it and wish I hadn't waited. Waiting got me a permanent disfigurement of two fingers. Steroids help for the flares, sometimes I feel as though my life is ruled by RA, just the juggling of the meds gets tiring. You just need to make adjustments for the flares, the rest of the time you muddle thru the symptoms, which vary. I'm so glad you found this site, it truly is a life, sanity saver. No sure of the myasthenia gravis and how the two diseases will interact. Big joints can ache smaller ones swell and hurt like Hades. Do keep an eye on your blood pressure, pain & RA can cause it to get high; that brings on new problems. Welcome to our group, hope we can help you out. Trish

If you find the right medication, I think you will have less ups and downs. I also have two fingers affected by the RA but I have been on Enbrel and it's really helping.

On another front, the Enbrel is not helping my muscle weakness. It's only been this week that I realize the leg weakness is so noticeable. I have dealt with it for several years and am now wondering if MG is my next diagnosis. It could just be a side effect from RA, but I know these autoimmune diseases often travel in pairs. What led you to your MG diagnosis?

PS - YES! The tendons are definitely affected by RA. The only advice I have for the sleeping difficulty is to get the right medication or get on prednisone. :(