Rheumatoid arthritis - any experience please?

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I've just come back from the doctor. I went because for 2 weeks I have had discomfort in my hands, knees and feet and I thought it needed checking out. They feel tight and swollen but aren't really. It hurts a bit to climb the stairs.

We didn't really discuss much, but she asked if there was family history of RA (yes) then sent me straight for a blood test to see if I had it. I have to wait a week for the results.

Now I'm googling and panicking. I'm 36. It could just be nothing, right? I'd really appreciate some information if anyone has experience of this.

Thank you!

I know this thread is old (ish) but I have been diagnosed with Psoriatic Arthritis recently and wondered if there was a support thread for sufferers of inflammatory arthritis?

I've had a really rough time with the medications prescribed and still in lots of pain.
Anyone out there?

Hi gruffalo why don't you start a new thread?I know there are lots of psoriatic arthritis people who are regular posters. I've got it and happy to chat. I take methotrexate, celebrex, sulasalazine and just started on humira.plus various painkillers etc.have also had humira in the past.

Arggh just started on stelara

Ok good idea 😀 Thanks

Hi OP. How did you get on? How are you now?

I'm currently in the same position with excessive morning joint pain and negative RA results... Hoping for a happy ending!