RA

Donz999

Well been in pain for months (49) had a stroke 2 years ago was having trouble with joints GP thought tablets I was on but 7 months on physio said it RA I am so shocked and scared I keep crying got to wait several weeks to see a specialist. Apparently bloods should be 30 but mine are 300!! Will this come down ? I'm on blood thinners so no ibuophen does the pain improve what will specialist do to help xx

chrisb

Hi @Donz999  

Welcome to the versus arthritis forum. 

You’ve suffered with your joints for some time but have only recently been diagnosed with RA and are waiting to see a specialist. Understandably you are upset and have some concerns and questions. 

I’m sure that other forum members will be able to offer you some advice and comfort based upon their own experiences. In the interim, you may find this link informative:

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/conditions/rheumatoid-arthritis/

 

There are many discussions on the forum about newly diagnosed members which you may wish to join, here’s an example:

https://community.versusarthritis.org/discussion/56352/newly-diagnosed-with-ra

I would encourage you to join in with as many relevant discussions a possible in order gain maximum benefit from joining the forum. 

Best Wishes

ChrisB (Moderator)

jamieA

https://community.versusarthritis.org/discussion/57063/ra

I'm on blood thinners - Edoxaban - and the pain relief I was prescribed for my psoriatic arthritis first was co-dydramol and paracetamol. When that didn't work I was then prescribed dihydrocodeine and paracetamol.