Guest guest Posted October 21, 2002 Report Share Posted October 21, 2002 I had a course of acupuncture in the hope it would help my RA. The therapist used deep massage prior to the needles going in and I flared terribly, especially in the joints where she'd concentrated the massage. She worked on mainly my hips, knees and feet, which were the worst affected by the RA. I could barely walk for several days after each session. Needless to say, I stopped having treatment after 6 sessions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 21, 2002 Report Share Posted October 21, 2002 on 10/21/02 12:37 PM, purpleoranges2002, at melinda159@..., wrote: > She worked on mainly my hips, knees and feet, which were > the worst affected by the RA. I could barely walk for several days > after each session. Needless to say, I stopped having treatment after > 6 sessions. I have used massage therapy to help control my pain for years. For about 3 years, I couldn't have massage near my hips, or they would flare badly. I just asked my therapist to skip the hips, and concentrate on the areas where the massage would help, not hurt. For me, this is arms and shoulders and neck, and legs and feet below the knees. I realized at one point it is very important to not put my arms in certain positions, especially internal rotation, that she might use for someone without arthritis. My experience has been that massage therapists listen very well and adjust their treatment according to my feedback. Any chiropractors I have seen just went ahead and did what they wanted, assuming they knew more than I. That approach doesn't work. Now that I have had thee years of mino therapy, my hips hurt much less, and generally massage around my hips is okay. I still know 2 trigger spots I don't want the therapist to hit directly. I think there are bursa there, they can be exquisitely painful, so we skip them. For someone to decide to do deep tissue work on an inflamed bursa or tendon would be a very wrong decision. -- Jean jpro2@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 2, 2005 Report Share Posted April 2, 2005 Hi Tess,that is what I have been going thru for about 3 weeks now.I hope the Dr. tells me what is wrong with me or if anytthing is not wrong then my flares are getting stronger and lasting longer,LaterTina,Ind. >From: Grammi_Love@... >Reply- > >Subject: [ ] Flare question >Date: Sat, 2 Apr 2005 22:38:52 -0800 > >Hi Friends...I have been blessed not to have a really bad flare for >quite awhile. In the past couple weeks, my knees, hips and back have >been painful. I also am not too steady on my feet. In th last couple >days the joints in my hands, wrists and shoulders have been so screaming >bad. I'm having trouble lifting my arms up, and walking is difficult. >My temp is just over 100. My appetite is blah, and I'm emotional, and >not sleeping worth beans. I have felt nauseous at times. And generally >like someone worked me over with a baseball bat. Does this seem like a >flare, or the flu? I'm due to take my Humira and mtx in a few days, but >won't if it's the flu. I did have my flu shot and I have not had the >flu in many years - since I began getting the shots. I hope to Heaven >my Humira mtx. mix isn't starting to fail on me. The only places my >joints are noticably swollen are my middle fingers and thumbs on each >hand, both my shoulders, and my knees - though the right knee is worse ( >I have RA and OA in my knees.) I feel pretty awful. > >Love... > >Tess > _________________________________________________________________ FREE pop-up blocking with the new MSN Toolbar – get it now! http://toolbar.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200415ave/direct/01/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 2, 2005 Report Share Posted April 2, 2005 Hi Tess,that is what I have been going thru for about 3 weeks now.I hope the Dr. tells me what is wrong with me or if anytthing is not wrong then my flares are getting stronger and lasting longer,LaterTina,Ind. >From: Grammi_Love@... >Reply- > >Subject: [ ] Flare question >Date: Sat, 2 Apr 2005 22:38:52 -0800 > >Hi Friends...I have been blessed not to have a really bad flare for >quite awhile. In the past couple weeks, my knees, hips and back have >been painful. I also am not too steady on my feet. In th last couple >days the joints in my hands, wrists and shoulders have been so screaming >bad. I'm having trouble lifting my arms up, and walking is difficult. >My temp is just over 100. My appetite is blah, and I'm emotional, and >not sleeping worth beans. I have felt nauseous at times. And generally >like someone worked me over with a baseball bat. Does this seem like a >flare, or the flu? I'm due to take my Humira and mtx in a few days, but >won't if it's the flu. I did have my flu shot and I have not had the >flu in many years - since I began getting the shots. I hope to Heaven >my Humira mtx. mix isn't starting to fail on me. The only places my >joints are noticably swollen are my middle fingers and thumbs on each >hand, both my shoulders, and my knees - though the right knee is worse ( >I have RA and OA in my knees.) I feel pretty awful. > >Love... > >Tess > _________________________________________________________________ FREE pop-up blocking with the new MSN Toolbar – get it now! http://toolbar.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200415ave/direct/01/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 3, 2005 Report Share Posted April 3, 2005 Sounds like a flare up to me. In one of those right now. :-(. I think if it was the flu, your temp would be higher. Not sure because I haven't had the flu in years. I do know it felt worst than a flare up though. Then again, I was probably having a flare up while I had the flu. I'm lucky that way......sigh Hope you are feeling better soon to enjoy some nice spring weather. Hugs in Ct. _____ From: Grammi_Love@... [mailto:Grammi_Love@...] Sent: Sunday, April 03, 2005 1:39 AM Subject: [ ] Flare question Hi Friends...I have been blessed not to have a really bad flare for quite awhile. In the past couple weeks, my knees, hips and back have been painful. I also am not too steady on my feet. In th last couple days the joints in my hands, wrists and shoulders have been so screaming bad. I'm having trouble lifting my arms up, and walking is difficult. My temp is just over 100. My appetite is blah, and I'm emotional, and not sleeping worth beans. I have felt nauseous at times. And generally like someone worked me over with a baseball bat. Does this seem like a flare, or the flu? I'm due to take my Humira and mtx in a few days, but won't if it's the flu. I did have my flu shot and I have not had the flu in many years - since I began getting the shots. I hope to Heaven my Humira mtx. mix isn't starting to fail on me. The only places my joints are noticably swollen are my middle fingers and thumbs on each hand, both my shoulders, and my knees - though the right knee is worse ( I have RA and OA in my knees.) I feel pretty awful. Love... Tess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 3, 2005 Report Share Posted April 3, 2005 Sounds like a flare up to me. In one of those right now. :-(. I think if it was the flu, your temp would be higher. Not sure because I haven't had the flu in years. I do know it felt worst than a flare up though. Then again, I was probably having a flare up while I had the flu. I'm lucky that way......sigh Hope you are feeling better soon to enjoy some nice spring weather. Hugs in Ct. _____ From: Grammi_Love@... [mailto:Grammi_Love@...] Sent: Sunday, April 03, 2005 1:39 AM Subject: [ ] Flare question Hi Friends...I have been blessed not to have a really bad flare for quite awhile. In the past couple weeks, my knees, hips and back have been painful. I also am not too steady on my feet. In th last couple days the joints in my hands, wrists and shoulders have been so screaming bad. I'm having trouble lifting my arms up, and walking is difficult. My temp is just over 100. My appetite is blah, and I'm emotional, and not sleeping worth beans. I have felt nauseous at times. And generally like someone worked me over with a baseball bat. Does this seem like a flare, or the flu? I'm due to take my Humira and mtx in a few days, but won't if it's the flu. I did have my flu shot and I have not had the flu in many years - since I began getting the shots. I hope to Heaven my Humira mtx. mix isn't starting to fail on me. The only places my joints are noticably swollen are my middle fingers and thumbs on each hand, both my shoulders, and my knees - though the right knee is worse ( I have RA and OA in my knees.) I feel pretty awful. Love... Tess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 5, 2005 Report Share Posted April 5, 2005 In a message dated 4/3/2005 1:38 AM EDT, GrammiLove@... writes: temp is just over 100. My appetite is blah, and I'm emotional, and not sleeping worth beans. I have felt nauseous at times...Does this seem like a flare, or the flu? Despite what many people think, stomach upset isn't a true flu symptom. The 2 main hallmarks in diagnosing flu are very high fever and respiratory distress (breathlessness, along with a hard, dry cough without the nasal congestion typical of a cold; nasal congestion sometimes occurs further into the illness). Aches, pains and occasionally, nausea, during the flu are brought on by high body temps and coughing. In the absence of those 2 symptoms, flu is rarely diagnosed. On the other hand, rheumatoid arthritis flares causes a mild elevation in body temperature in some, along with that awful beat-up feeling. Often, added pain can bring on nausea, as well. A stomach virus could also cause the same symptoms. How you're feeling sounds miserable. It also sounds like exactly how I feel when I'm flaring. I'd pay close attention to your temp and watch for development of respiratory symptoms. If your temp goes up to 102 and stays there, along with onset of a dry, hacking cough or any breathing difficulties, you should call your doctor before taking your injection. If you're really worried or have other concerns, you should call your doctor, regardless. I have a great RD who never has a problem when I call with these types of questions. He'd rather err on the side of caution. I bet your doc would too : ) Hope you're feeling better very soon! Patty/NJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 5, 2005 Report Share Posted April 5, 2005 In a message dated 4/3/2005 1:38 AM EDT, GrammiLove@... writes: temp is just over 100. My appetite is blah, and I'm emotional, and not sleeping worth beans. I have felt nauseous at times...Does this seem like a flare, or the flu? Despite what many people think, stomach upset isn't a true flu symptom. The 2 main hallmarks in diagnosing flu are very high fever and respiratory distress (breathlessness, along with a hard, dry cough without the nasal congestion typical of a cold; nasal congestion sometimes occurs further into the illness). Aches, pains and occasionally, nausea, during the flu are brought on by high body temps and coughing. In the absence of those 2 symptoms, flu is rarely diagnosed. On the other hand, rheumatoid arthritis flares causes a mild elevation in body temperature in some, along with that awful beat-up feeling. Often, added pain can bring on nausea, as well. A stomach virus could also cause the same symptoms. How you're feeling sounds miserable. It also sounds like exactly how I feel when I'm flaring. I'd pay close attention to your temp and watch for development of respiratory symptoms. If your temp goes up to 102 and stays there, along with onset of a dry, hacking cough or any breathing difficulties, you should call your doctor before taking your injection. If you're really worried or have other concerns, you should call your doctor, regardless. I have a great RD who never has a problem when I call with these types of questions. He'd rather err on the side of caution. I bet your doc would too : ) Hope you're feeling better very soon! Patty/NJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 5, 2005 Report Share Posted April 5, 2005 Tess, Since flares are so similar to flu symptoms, it's hard to know what is going on. You should see your doctor so you know if you should take the Humira. Hopefully by then you will be feeling better. I'm flaring too for the first time in a very long time. We can be miserable together. I hope you feel better. a On Apr 3, 2005, at 1:38 AM, Grammi_Love@... wrote: > Hi Friends...I have been blessed not to have a really bad flare for > quite awhile. In the past couple weeks, my knees, hips and back have > been painful. I also am not too steady on my feet. In th last couple > days the joints in my hands, wrists and shoulders have been so > screaming > bad. I'm having trouble lifting my arms up, and walking is difficult. > My temp is just over 100. My appetite is blah, and I'm emotional, and > not sleeping worth beans. I have felt nauseous at times. And > generally > like someone worked me over with a baseball bat. Does this seem like > a > flare, or the flu? I'm due to take my Humira and mtx in a few days, > but > won't if it's the flu. I did have my flu shot and I have not had the > flu in many years - since I began getting the shots. I hope to Heaven > my Humira mtx. mix isn't starting to fail on me. The only places my > joints are noticably swollen are my middle fingers and thumbs on each > hand, both my shoulders, and my knees - though the right knee is > worse ( > I have RA and OA in my knees.) I feel pretty awful. > > Love... > > Tess > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 5, 2005 Report Share Posted April 5, 2005 Tess, Since flares are so similar to flu symptoms, it's hard to know what is going on. You should see your doctor so you know if you should take the Humira. Hopefully by then you will be feeling better. I'm flaring too for the first time in a very long time. We can be miserable together. I hope you feel better. a On Apr 3, 2005, at 1:38 AM, Grammi_Love@... wrote: > Hi Friends...I have been blessed not to have a really bad flare for > quite awhile. In the past couple weeks, my knees, hips and back have > been painful. I also am not too steady on my feet. In th last couple > days the joints in my hands, wrists and shoulders have been so > screaming > bad. I'm having trouble lifting my arms up, and walking is difficult. > My temp is just over 100. My appetite is blah, and I'm emotional, and > not sleeping worth beans. I have felt nauseous at times. And > generally > like someone worked me over with a baseball bat. Does this seem like > a > flare, or the flu? I'm due to take my Humira and mtx in a few days, > but > won't if it's the flu. I did have my flu shot and I have not had the > flu in many years - since I began getting the shots. I hope to Heaven > my Humira mtx. mix isn't starting to fail on me. The only places my > joints are noticably swollen are my middle fingers and thumbs on each > hand, both my shoulders, and my knees - though the right knee is > worse ( > I have RA and OA in my knees.) I feel pretty awful. > > Love... > > Tess > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 5, 2006 Report Share Posted April 5, 2006 , I do believe you are flaring! The flu like symtpoms you describe are exactly what I have when I am starting to flare. Unfortunately it took me a while to learn this and I would call my doctor after I was in so much pain I couldn't get out of bed. Now when the flu like symptoms come I call my rheumy first thing and she ups my prednisone which really helps. I don't always catch the symtpoms on time, but am learning. Everybody learns to recognize when a flare is coming in different ways. Mine are much like yours with the achiness and flu like symptoms and usually with an elevated temperature as well. Hope this helps. Best wishes, Hollypretty24355 <kfonseca@...> wrote: Hi all, My Rheumy thinks I am nuts, so I am now asking those who actually suffer from RA the same question. I never connected this before, but I think what I am going through now (and have gone through many times), is a flare. My whole body hurts/aches. I feel very tired. I stand up and it hurts to walk from stiffness. My hands and wrists (I have RA in both) are swelling some and are stiff all day, feel hotter than usual, and hurt. My throat is sore and a bit burning, I feel like I have a cold coming on, and have flu-like symptoms. However, even though I feel like I have a cold coming on, I do not get one. This has gone on for 3 days, never getting any worse. As I said before, this has happened on and off for years. If it really were the flu, it would get worse and if it really really were a cold coming on, I think I would actually get one. Does anyone ever flare like this? I am getting to think I am nuts. Holly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 5, 2006 Report Share Posted April 5, 2006 Hi Holly, Thank you so very much. I was beginning to think I am just plain crazy. Does your throat hurt too? What about feeling like a cold coming one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 5, 2006 Report Share Posted April 5, 2006 I've only been diagnosed for 3 months. But the first and only time I had a flare, I had the exact same symptoms that you did. My Rheumy said it was a flare. I had a dr's appt with her during this time. 2 days later my knees were swollen and my knee cap went out of place. She told me to watch for these symptoms and that would mean I needed to call or come in for medicine. If you doctor can't recognize this, maybe you should see another doctor. No doctor or nurse should make you feel like your strange. Staceypretty24355 <kfonseca@...> wrote: Hi all,My Rheumy thinks I am nuts, so I am now asking those who actually suffer from RA the same question. I never connected this before, but I think what I am going through now (and have gone through many times), is a flare. My whole body hurts/aches. I feel very tired. I stand up and it hurts to walk from stiffness. My hands and wrists (I have RA in both) are swelling some and are stiff all day, feel hotter than usual, and hurt. My throat is sore and a bit burning, I feel like I have a cold coming on, and have flu-like symptoms. However, even though I feel like I have a cold coming on, I do not get one. This has gone on for 3 days, never getting any worse. As I said before, this has happened on and off for years. If it really were the flu, it would get worse and if it really really were a cold coming on, I think I would actually get one.Does anyone ever flare like this? I am getting to think I am nuts. Blab-away for as little as 1¢/min. Make PC-to-Phone Calls using Messenger with Voice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 5, 2006 Report Share Posted April 5, 2006 Thank you so much, Stacey. > Hi all, > > My Rheumy thinks I am nuts, so I am now asking those who actually > suffer from RA the same question. I never connected this before, but > I think what I am going through now (and have gone through many > times), is a flare. > > My whole body hurts/aches. I feel very tired. I stand up and it > hurts to walk from stiffness. My hands and wrists (I have RA in > both) are swelling some and are stiff all day, feel hotter than > usual, and hurt. > > My throat is sore and a bit burning, I feel like I have a cold coming > on, and have flu-like symptoms. However, even though I feel like I > have a cold coming on, I do not get one. This has gone on for 3 > days, never getting any worse. As I said before, this has happened > on and off for years. If it really were the flu, it would get worse > and if it really really were a cold coming on, I think I would > actually get one. > > Does anyone ever flare like this? I am getting to think I am nuts. > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 6, 2006 Report Share Posted April 6, 2006 You might ask about a Medrol Pack because that is likely to help if your problem is inflammation. Sometimes it provides just the boost required to get you over a flare. Also you might consider a second opinion because you need a rheumatologist who will listen to you and try to treat your symptoms. God bless. From: Rheumatoid Arthritis [mailto:Rheumatoid Arthritis ] On Behalf Of pretty24355 Sent: Wednesday, April 05, 2006 10:16 AM Rheumatoid Arthritis Subject: Flare question Hi all, My Rheumy thinks I am nuts, so I am now asking those who actually suffer from RA the same question. I never connected this before, but I think what I am going through now (and have gone through many times), is a flare. My whole body hurts/aches. I feel very tired. I stand up and it hurts to walk from stiffness. My hands and wrists (I have RA in both) are swelling some and are stiff all day, feel hotter than usual, and hurt. My throat is sore and a bit burning, I feel like I have a cold coming on, and have flu-like symptoms. However, even though I feel like I have a cold coming on, I do not get one. This has gone on for 3 days, never getting any worse. As I said before, this has happened on and off for years. If it really were the flu, it would get worse and if it really really were a cold coming on, I think I would actually get one. Does anyone ever flare like this? I am getting to think I am nuts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 6, 2006 Report Share Posted April 6, 2006 Dear - Welcome to FLARE land. Yes you are having one. Feels like flu with joints on fire and achy everywhere. Try and get the average person to be in your body from one day to the next and find out why people get disabled from this disease. Are you on a biologic? I sure hope you are. You are not alone, I am a full time resident in Flare Central. Speaking of which my left hand looks like a mickey mouse hand, swollen and sausage like. Hugs, Deborah On 4/5/06, pretty24355 <kfonseca@...> wrote: Hi all,My Rheumy thinks I am nuts, so I am now asking those who actuallysuffer from RA the same question. I never connected this before, but I think what I am going through now (and have gone through manytimes), is a flare.My whole body hurts/aches. I feel very tired. I stand up and ithurts to walk from stiffness. My hands and wrists (I have RA in both) are swelling some and are stiff all day, feel hotter thanusual, and hurt.My throat is sore and a bit burning, I feel like I have a cold comingon, and have flu-like symptoms. However, even though I feel like I have a cold coming on, I do not get one. This has gone on for 3days, never getting any worse. As I said before, this has happenedon and off for years. If it really were the flu, it would get worseand if it really really were a cold coming on, I think I would actually get one.Does anyone ever flare like this? I am getting to think I am nuts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 6, 2006 Report Share Posted April 6, 2006 Hi there ' Well I have never thought of it before and don't have a lot of reddness but I have noticed these things before several times , but never thought much of it I have been horse ( not sure of the proper spelling ) many times and have heard the R/A can cause that , but don't remember where I read it though so I never thought much about it it would last a couple of three days and clear up no sore thorat or cold . pretty24355 <kfonseca@...> wrote: Hi all, My Rheumy thinks I am nuts, so I am now asking those who actually suffer from RA the same question. I never connected this before, but I think what I am going through now (and have gone through many times), is a flare. My whole body hurts/aches. I feel very tired. I stand up and it hurts to walk from stiffness. My hands and wrists (I have RA in both) are swelling some and are stiff all day, feel hotter than usual, and hurt. My throat is sore and a bit burning, I feel like I have a cold coming on, and have flu-like symptoms. However, even though I feel like I have a cold coming on, I do not get one. This has gone on for 3 days, never getting any worse. As I said before, this has happened on and off for years. If it really were the flu, it would get worse and if it really really were a cold coming on, I think I would actually get one. Does anyone ever flare like this? I am getting to think I am nuts. Messenger with Voice. Make PC-to-Phone Calls to the US (and 30+ countries) for 2¢/min or less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 6, 2006 Report Share Posted April 6, 2006 Thanks, Deborah. I am currently in the TEAR study, so I may or may not be on Enbrel. I am considering leaving the study because I need to find out what I am on and get switched if it is not working. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 6, 2006 Report Share Posted April 6, 2006 Hi Harold, I have a call into my Rheumy and will talk to her about a Medrol Pack. Thanks for everything, > > You might ask about a Medrol Pack because that is likely to help if your > problem is inflammation. Sometimes it provides just the boost required to > get you over a flare. Also you might consider a second opinion because you > need a rheumatologist who will listen to you and try to treat your > symptoms. God bless. > > > > _____ > > From: Rheumatoid Arthritis > [mailto:Rheumatoid Arthritis ] On Behalf Of pretty24355 > Sent: Wednesday, April 05, 2006 10:16 AM > Rheumatoid Arthritis > Subject: Flare question > > > > Hi all, > > My Rheumy thinks I am nuts, so I am now asking those who actually > suffer from RA the same question. I never connected this before, but > I think what I am going through now (and have gone through many > times), is a flare. > > My whole body hurts/aches. I feel very tired. I stand up and it > hurts to walk from stiffness. My hands and wrists (I have RA in > both) are swelling some and are stiff all day, feel hotter than > usual, and hurt. > > My throat is sore and a bit burning, I feel like I have a cold coming > on, and have flu-like symptoms. However, even though I feel like I > have a cold coming on, I do not get one. This has gone on for 3 > days, never getting any worse. As I said before, this has happened > on and off for years. If it really were the flu, it would get worse > and if it really really were a cold coming on, I think I would > actually get one. > > Does anyone ever flare like this? I am getting to think I am nuts. > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 6, 2006 Report Share Posted April 6, 2006 Hi , What you describe is exactly what happens to me. Hi all, > > My Rheumy thinks I am nuts, so I am now asking those who actually > suffer from RA the same question. I never connected this before, but > I think what I am going through now (and have gone through many > times), is a flare. > > My whole body hurts/aches. I feel very tired. I stand up and it > hurts to walk from stiffness. My hands and wrists (I have RA in > both) are swelling some and are stiff all day, feel hotter than > usual, and hurt. > > My throat is sore and a bit burning, I feel like I have a cold coming > on, and have flu-like symptoms. However, even though I feel like I > have a cold coming on, I do not get one. This has gone on for 3 > days, never getting any worse. As I said before, this has happened > on and off for years. If it really were the flu, it would get worse > and if it really really were a cold coming on, I think I would > actually get one. > > Does anyone ever flare like this? I am getting to think I am nuts. > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 6, 2006 Report Share Posted April 6, 2006 You may also want to research Fibromyalgia or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. I have Fibro along with RA. It seems like Fibro hits so many people who are chronically ill. --- In Rheumatoid Arthritis , " pretty24355 " <kfonseca@...> wrote: > > Hi all, > > My Rheumy thinks I am nuts, so I am now asking those who actually > suffer from RA the same question. I never connected this before, but > I think what I am going through now (and have gone through many > times), is a flare. > > My whole body hurts/aches. I feel very tired. I stand up and it > hurts to walk from stiffness. My hands and wrists (I have RA in > both) are swelling some and are stiff all day, feel hotter than > usual, and hurt. > > My throat is sore and a bit burning, I feel like I have a cold coming > on, and have flu-like symptoms. However, even though I feel like I > have a cold coming on, I do not get one. This has gone on for 3 > days, never getting any worse. As I said before, this has happened > on and off for years. If it really were the flu, it would get worse > and if it really really were a cold coming on, I think I would > actually get one. > > Does anyone ever flare like this? I am getting to think I am nuts. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 6, 2006 Report Share Posted April 6, 2006 , I don’t know about that study but I have heard that it can take up to a few months for a biologic to start working so you may be better off to be patient. Of course, I have no way of knowing how bad your pain is and how well you can function. God bless. From: Rheumatoid Arthritis [mailto:Rheumatoid Arthritis ] On Behalf Of pretty24355 Sent: Thursday, April 06, 2006 7:40 AM Rheumatoid Arthritis Subject: Re: Flare question Thanks, Deborah. I am currently in the TEAR study, so I may or may not be on Enbrel. I am considering leaving the study because I need to find out what I am on and get switched if it is not working. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 6, 2006 Report Share Posted April 6, 2006 Thanks , Even though I've been Dxed for two years now I still have trouble belealing my R/A causes me this much pain for some reason , I think I've had it since 1999 that's when I got in so much pain I started hunting for someone to help me find out what was wrong and it took till april 04 but I do have other troubles to ,,,,,, but anyway I wish you the best & all others to , it is a crazy diease seems to punish you a lot . pretty24355 <kfonseca@...> wrote: Hi , What you describe is exactly what happens to me. Hi all, > > My Rheumy thinks I am nuts, so I am now asking those who actually > suffer from RA the same question. I never connected this before, but > I think what I am going through now (and have gone through many > times), is a flare. > > My whole body hurts/aches. I feel very tired. I stand up and it > hurts to walk from stiffness. My hands and wrists (I have RA in > both) are swelling some and are stiff all day, feel hotter than > usual, and hurt. > > My throat is sore and a bit burning, I feel like I have a cold coming > on, and have flu-like symptoms. However, even though I feel like I > have a cold coming on, I do not get one. This has gone on for 3 > days, never getting any worse. As I said before, this has happened > on and off for years. If it really were the flu, it would get worse > and if it really really were a cold coming on, I think I would > actually get one. > > Does anyone ever flare like this? I am getting to think I am nuts. > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 6, 2006 Report Share Posted April 6, 2006 > , I don't know about that study but I have heard that it can take up to a few months for a biologic to start working so you may be better off to be patient. Of course, I have no way of knowing how bad your pain is and how well you can function. God bless. Hi Harold, I have been in the study for over a year, may or may not have been on Enbrel all of that year, but part of it?. I am fortunate (if one could call it that) that I had a knee replacement in 1/06, so my entire deductible has been met for all of 06, including all drugs--including biologics (I just confirmed this yesterday)--so leaving the study for me will not be a hardship since it the study ends in 2/07 anyway. The good thing about the study is the drugs are free. The bad thing is you do not know what you are on and there is little, if any, flexibility due to study parameters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 6, 2006 Report Share Posted April 6, 2006 Hi , The same happened to me. I have had RA active symptoms for years, but not formally diagnosed until 5/04 when the C-Reactive Protein test was done and the antibody showed up. All other tests for RA are all negative for me. You are right that it is a crazy disease. I HATE it > Even though I've been Dxed for two years now I still have trouble belealing my R/A causes me this much pain for some reason , I think I've had it since 1999 that's when I got in so much pain I started hunting for someone to help me find out what was wrong and it took till april 04 but I do have other troubles to ,,,,,, but anyway I wish you the best & all others to , it is a crazy diease seems to punish you a lot . > > > pretty24355 <kfonseca@...> wrote: Hi , > > What you describe is exactly what happens to me. > > > > Hi all, > > > > My Rheumy thinks I am nuts, so I am now asking those who actually > > suffer from RA the same question. I never connected this before, > but > > I think what I am going through now (and have gone through many > > times), is a flare. > > > > My whole body hurts/aches. I feel very tired. I stand up and it > > hurts to walk from stiffness. My hands and wrists (I have RA in > > both) are swelling some and are stiff all day, feel hotter than > > usual, and hurt. > > > > My throat is sore and a bit burning, I feel like I have a cold > coming > > on, and have flu-like symptoms. However, even though I feel like > I > > have a cold coming on, I do not get one. This has gone on for 3 > > days, never getting any worse. As I said before, this has > happened > > on and off for years. If it really were the flu, it would get > worse > > and if it really really were a cold coming on, I think I would > > actually get one. > > > > Does anyone ever flare like this? I am getting to think I am > nuts. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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