Having a complete melt down

Sharrym
Sharrym Member Posts: 14
edited 7. Apr 2013, 06:56 in Living with Arthritis archive
Hi all

Just looking for some cyber support I don't really post here often but read a lot. I'm 35 and have rheumatoid arthritis. I am currently on enbrel and mtx but I am still struggling a lot with fatigue and pain not just off the joints but general muscle pain. Do others get this.

I recently contacted the dla as I felt my mobility had improved and I was able to walk better as I constantly feel guilty about receiving this benefit. I work part time also. Not heard back from them however since this low and behold a flare up.

However my main question is I think I may be depressed am so down just now and feel so fed up with RA and constantly feeling ill. I am bored listening to myself moaning and I just want to cry most of the time do others feel this way


Thanks for reading

S

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  • DebbieT
    DebbieT Member Posts: 1,033
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Well thats odd, I replied to you as did Barbara & daisydream but they seem to have disappeared.

    So a quick round up was ... We all think you should talk to ure gp. Pain is hard to deal with so asking for some help is nothing to be ashamed of!! I take an antidepressant, I need the extra support it gives me.

    I'd also suggest asking for blood tests to check ure blood count, vit levels & also for a viral panel. If they're all clear it may be worth asking if ure gp has considered checking for Fibromyalgia. It causes fatigue & wide spread chronic pain. Im a sufferer of it.

    Please be brave & ask for help huni.

    Debbie.x
    Healing Hugs
    Debbie.x
  • DebbieT
    DebbieT Member Posts: 1,033
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    I see wot the problem is now, this topic has posted twice & we'd replied on the other one.Lol xxx
    Healing Hugs
    Debbie.x
  • bubbadog
    bubbadog Member Posts: 5,544
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi I just wanted to send my support and love to you and say we're all here for you. I would say we all go through times where we all feel really down when everything gets on top of us. I know I feel fatigued a lot especially with my 2 kittens now! Pain wise if you where suffering with a flare -up due to extreme pain I would do as Debbie said see your G.P and get blood tests. Hope you feel better soon.

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