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...

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Stwin 02/27/2012

Every part of me hurts and last night I couldn't sleep because my legs
hurt so much. I just moved so I don't have a doctor yet. I have only
had blood tests and xrays once which pointed in the direction of having
RA and that was about a year and a half ago. In that time I haven't had
much pain except my wrists and fingers but nothing I couldn't stand. Today I feel bad and my hands are aching. Is this the big bang I have
been hoping not to ever experience? Thank you for any feed back

deleted_user 02/27/2012

Flu is generally accompanied by a sore throat and high fever, so if those are present maybe, but if you've had blood pointing in that direction, this could very well be your first flare.
Sorry.
:(

deleted_user 02/27/2012

I'm sorry to say that it sounds like an RA flare to me. Flares often show up during times of emotional and physical stress. Moving may have triggered your flare. Do you have any anti-inflammatories you could take to see if they help?

Hugs,
V

Stwin 02/27/2012

Thank you both for your input, I was afraid you might say that. I went
and got some Advil today and that has helped . I guess it's time to find my new doctor. Oh, how I have tried to wish t his and pray this
away as I know you all have. I hope you all are having some good days!

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