Rheumatoid Arthritis Support Group
Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic, inflammatory, multisystem, autoimmune disorder. It is a disabling and painful condition which can lead to substantial loss of mobility due to pain and joint destruction. The disease is also systemic in that it often also affects many extra-articular tissues throughout the body including the skin, blood vessels, heart, lungs, and...
Hello again I posted a few weeks ago about shingles and yes Dr said it was just that ,finally got cleared up on my face ,now I have severe pain in my chest it , its coming from left side of my back and shoulders all the way to the front. I cant not lift my arms not even drink anything with out pain, cant sleep due to the pain , trying to get in today. I feel I am falling apart and I am very worried about my job, which I am sure they understand but it still worries me. I know there are some issues with lungs and chest pain with RA, Thanks alot everybody. Hugs to you. Marie
I hope you're able to see your doctor quickly. Any pain around the chest or heart area needs to be checked straight away, even if it means going to Emergency at the hospital. I know exactly what you mean about feeling you are falling apart - me, too.
Good luck and please let us know how you get on at the doctor.
Very gentle hugs
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One thing about RA, is it doesn't always have the text book symptoms. If you are having issues, get your doc to check it out. And quickly, if necessary, like Angelpuss says.