Walk properly again

CathyRA

I am newly diagnosed RA. I’m hobbling with very bent knees. When will I walk smoothly again? I ve also got carpal tunnel in my wrists

Cathy

Naomi33

Afternoon @CathyRA and welcome to the online community.

Sorry to hear your concerns about RA in knees and carpal tunnel.

The following links maybe of interest ………

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/exercising-with-arthritis/exercises-for-healthy-joints/exercises-for-the-knees/

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/exercising-with-arthritis/exercises-for-healthy-joints/exercises-for-the-fingers-hands-and-wrists/

I am sure others will connect with you soon to discuss.

Best wishes @Naomi33

Arciere

Hey there

Without knowing anything about your situation I will just say that when I first had my diagnosis I had carpal tunnel in both hands/wrists and was really struggling to walk - especially after being sedentary.

The reason I’m telling you this is because nearly 12 months later I am in a much much better position.

So there is help and you will be ok. It’s going to be a process, but just keep talking to your Rheumatology Team. I have found the Rheumatology Advice Line really helpful for questions and support - I believe most hospitals provide one - but not sure.

Things will get better

CathyRA

Does the Carpal tunnel feeling go away?

CathyRA

Thank you for all the feedback Cathy

Trish9556

Hi @CathyRA

I don't have carpal tunnel or RA in my knees but I have hand and wrist problems, one total hip replacement last year and the other side is on its way out.

Both my hand surgeon and hand physio said that when it does, I should ask for Gutter Crutches rather than elbow crutches. Not sure if you use crutches but but might be worth trying gutter ones as you don't weight bear on your hands or wrists.

Trish

CathyRA

Thank you Trish. Very Helpful x

CathyRA

I have Rheumatoid Arthritis and I’ve been on Methotrexate for 6 weeks. My hands and legs don’t seem to be improving.
They seem to have peaked at 40 percent

frogmorton

Hi @CathyRA I also have carpal tunnel amongst other things. I wear splints at night when things are really bad it helps. The tingle and pain is prevented by my wrists being in a better (not bent) position.

MTX tends to take nearer 12 weeks to work - what dose are you on?

Toni x