Diagnosed at last

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Andrea54
Andrea54 Member Posts: 7
edited 28. Nov 2023, 14:09 in Living with arthritis

This morning I saw a rheumatologist at last, so its official: I do have rheumatoid arthritis. She also said that I have obvious damage in my hands and fingers which is permanent. I had been expecting that this would be the outcome but at least now I can get treatment. She also thinks that is causing the problems with my feet. Xrays very soon.

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  • jamieA
    jamieA Member Posts: 723
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    Hi @Andrea54

    I've problems with my hands and wrists from another form of inflammatory arthritis - Psoriatic Arthritis. I use compression gloves which I feel help. I was also referred to a rheumatology podiatrist for my feet and she prescribed medical insoles which have also helped.