Awaiting diagnosis for RA

lynn_bro66
lynn_bro66 Member Posts: 1
in Living with arthritis

Hi, I'm 58 in July and am currently having tests etc for RA. I feel I have the key symptoms and really struggle in the mornings and I am woken with pain and cramps in the night. I constantly feel fatigued and generally rubbish. I'm still working full time but am exhausted. How do you manage living with RA.

Lynn

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  • Woofy
    Woofy Member Posts: 360

    Hi Lynn.

    Welcome. Have you had your hospital appointment yet? Sometimes a clear diagnosis isn’t obvious as was in my case At first.

    However I have now been diagnosed with sera positive RA. The pain can be unbearable I know,hope they get you started on some medication soon. Are you on pain killers right now?

  • Ellen
    Ellen Moderator Posts: 1,879

    Good morning @lynn_bro66

    Welcome to the online community on behalf of the moderating team. I see Woofy has already said hello to you, hopefully other people will be along soon to share their story too.

    I am going to attach a link to 'Matilda's story' for you she is only in her 20's, but some of what she writes should resonate with you:

    https://www.versusarthritis.org/news/2022/june/the-reality-of-living-with-rheumatoid-arthritis-matildas-story/

    You don't say how far along you are with getting a diagnosis, but Matilda does talk about her diagnosis so I hope it will help.

    Finally we are all here to support you while you find out exactly what is going on for you and can offer tips to make life a bit easier living with the condition.

    My best wishes

    Ellen.

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