Guest guest Posted June 13, 2004 Report Share Posted June 13, 2004 I was diagnosed by my Rheumy about 2 years ago. He's treated me with Plaquenil, celebrex and nabumetone (we tried methotrexate but it seemed to make me sick). My doctor is not very friendly and really doesn't take time to know how I'm feeling nor does he want questions asked of him even though I have a lot! My big question right now is: I have a good bit of pain in my feet, ankles, knees, hands, knuckles, shoulders. I have off and on swelling in these joints but nothing really significant lately. However my knees and ankles swell a lot lately, but with rest and wrapping with ace bandages go down. Is RA inflammation always visible? I know when I was diagnosed my swelling was enourmous, but he drew synovial fluid to check it for inflamation and it was of course positive. My Rheumy looks at and feels my joints and since they aren't swollen acts like I should have no pain. Is that true? If I'm not inflammed, should my pain be gone? I know RA pain is symmetrical, however can one side be worse than the other? My biggest question is about the pain because I see him in a few days and I want to either change Rheumatologists or be convinced he's treating me like he should and that my pain is from something else. Please advise. I'm getting very frustrated! THanks, Pam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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