Re: Cant go on like this.
Originally Posted by
zippy
These symptoms in the last 18 months:
Awful fatigue
Anxiety
Depression
Very emotional
Right side of wrist sore and swollen, 2 lumps appear on side of hand
Right shoulder pain
Left hand wrist hurting and swollen
Headaches
Woke up 6 months and right side of neck felt tight and sore, hurt to turn my head
If I put my chin down to my neck something feels like its pulling further down in my spine on the right
All around my right side of ribs hurt if i move/twist/bend etc.
Only thing that's ever helped is prednisolone when I was on it short term and I felt like a new person.
I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis in june but the rheumatologist said I shouldn't have neck/back pain or constantly feel fatigued. 路*♀️
**Disclaimer: I am not a doctor**
The symptoms I left in the quote above are textbook rheumatoid arthritis as my mom and several of her friends exhibit the same exact things on a daily basis. If your rheumatologist is perplexed about what is causing you pain and fatigue, then I would recommend seeking out a new rheumatologist. Those with RA do not need to suffer as there is some incredible treatment. My mom is nearly 60, has had RA for nearly a decade now and is fully functioning. Granted, she is usually wiped out by about 7 PM but her treatment plan has been a miracle.
Best Wishes
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