Guest guest Posted January 31, 2004 Report Share Posted January 31, 2004 Has anyone out there been told that being diagnosed with carpal tunnel and later showing signs of RA is just the logical progression and that they are actually one and the same. I had carpal tunnel symptoms, later fell down (flat on my knees, hands, etc.) at work, was operated on for carpal tunnel and during physical therapy started showing symptoms of RA in my shoulders, wrists, hands, knees, ankles, feet, etc. My doctor made a comment the other day that nothing that happened at work could have been a cause for RA. He is the doctor I was sent to see by my Workers Comp attorney and is quite the Beverly Hills expert so I have been told. I know the ailments all seemed to come on in order following the carpal tunnel problem, but I don't know any others who have carpal and immediatley exhibit RA symptoms. I was 60 and have always been in good shape for my age and have never had any other symptoms prior to this problem. madelonchristine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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