Guest guest Posted June 18, 2004 Report Share Posted June 18, 2004 Kathy, I didn't have any fatigue in the very beginning stages either, but I have noticed that as time goes on, I need more and more sleep at night. If I get it, I still have more than enough energy throughout the day. But....I'm just one case. Maybe others will weigh in on your question. Thanks for the link on Splenda. I have been using it for a long time now, and will discontinue use. I was appalled!!!!!!! Thanks again for the info! ~Lori~ [ ] answers? I hope someone reads this and maybe comments. I think I've posted three questions on here with no luck so far. I am not at all tired or fatigued, yet they are sure I have RA and my joints are definitely in agreement with the swelling , redness, pain, and tingling of hands/fingers. Is fatigue something that just has to accompany RA? Or can you have it without any fatigue??? I don't see a rheumy for another month or two - having a hard time getting in. They're all booked!! And, I asked about the humidity and RA - anyone know if humidity affects it or affects the pain? Kath Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 18, 2004 Report Share Posted June 18, 2004 Kath, Fatigue is a component that people with RA suffer with. This is most true when the RA is in a fairly aggressive state. I currently am doing very well with my regime of meds and consider my RA to be in a " remission " . When it is flared and I am having a lot of pain I am most fatigued. I am currently employed full time for a fast paced family medicine doctors office. I work 10-11 hours a day 4-6 days a week on average. I walk 5 days a week anywhere from 1-3 miles. I have a wonderful supportive husband and family ( son 17 and dght. 14). I live in a fairly colder, wet area Washington state. I do know that people that go to warmer climates state that their arthritis does so much better. I believe that people that say this are people with osteoarthritis. Some people with RA find that heat makes them more fatigued and cause the joints to swell more which causes discomfort too. Hope this helps some. Terri [ ] answers? > I hope someone reads this and maybe comments. I think I've posted three questions on here with no luck so far. > > I am not at all tired or fatigued, yet they are sure I have RA and my joints are definitely in agreement with the swelling , redness, pain, and tingling of hands/fingers. Is fatigue something that just has to accompany RA? Or can you have it without any fatigue??? I don't see a rheumy for another month or two - having a hard time getting in. They're all booked!! > > And, I asked about the humidity and RA - anyone know if humidity affects it or affects the pain? > > Kath > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 18, 2004 Report Share Posted June 18, 2004 In answer to the humidity question, I know I feel much worse when it's humid. I prefer winter, even when it's really cold, because I feel better. I live in Minnesota and we have extremes here. -40 in the winter with no humididy and +90 in the summer with abou t90% humidity. (well, not this year yet, it's been cool so far which is OK with me) Noreen [ ] answers? I hope someone reads this and maybe comments. I think I've posted three questions on here with no luck so far. I am not at all tired or fatigued, yet they are sure I have RA and my joints are definitely in agreement with the swelling , redness, pain, and tingling of hands/fingers. Is fatigue something that just has to accompany RA? Or can you have it without any fatigue??? I don't see a rheumy for another month or two - having a hard time getting in. They're all booked!! And, I asked about the humidity and RA - anyone know if humidity affects it or affects the pain? Kath Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 18, 2004 Report Share Posted June 18, 2004 Kath, Yes, you can have RA without fatigue. Always keep in mind that RA treats each person a little different. There is no one symptom or no one test of any kind (blood, x-ray, etc.) that absolutely occurs in every RA patient. The difficult thing in diagnosing RA is there is no absolutely definitive test or symptom that sets RA apart from everything else. Doctors depend heavily upon physical exam and symptoms in making a diagnosis. Tests are tools and while there are large numbers of patients who fit into one or more categories, you can't lose sight of the fact that there is nothing that absolutely everyone will have. Humidity is another thing that affects different people in different ways. Some people thrive in a humid climate while others can hardly function. It is not uncommon to have to wait for an appointment with a RD. In my opinion, the important thing is to find a good, well qualified RD. Once you get past the initial appointment, you usually don't have long waits. Do ask to be put on a waiting list in case the doctor has a cancellation. If you can go on very short notice sometimes they can fit you in at the last minute. Ask the appointment desk if they will call you or if you should call back periodically. Going back to your questions. The symptoms you are having is far more important than what you are not having in making a diagnosis. Hope this helps answer your questions. Elaine in Vegas --- In , " Kathy A " <joyfulkate60@m...> wrote: > I hope someone reads this and maybe comments. I think I've posted three questions on here with no luck so far. > > I am not at all tired or fatigued, yet they are sure I have RA and my joints are definitely in agreement with the swelling , redness, pain, and tingling of hands/fingers. Is fatigue something that just has to accompany RA? Or can you have it without any fatigue??? I don't see a rheumy for another month or two - having a hard time getting in. They're all booked!! > > And, I asked about the humidity and RA - anyone know if humidity affects it or affects the pain? > > Kath > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 18, 2004 Report Share Posted June 18, 2004 Kath, I was not able to do my workout regimine all week because I felt completely horrible. I went last night and just worked out lightly, and the trainer said something about the humidity having something to do with how I was feeling. I'm in PA and it's been SO humid this week. Jennie --- In , " Kathy A " <joyfulkate60@m...> wrote: > I hope someone reads this and maybe comments. I think I've posted three questions on here with no luck so far. > > I am not at all tired or fatigued, yet they are sure I have RA and my joints are definitely in agreement with the swelling , redness, pain, and tingling of hands/fingers. Is fatigue something that just has to accompany RA? Or can you have it without any fatigue??? I don't see a rheumy for another month or two - having a hard time getting in. They're all booked!! > > And, I asked about the humidity and RA - anyone know if humidity affects it or affects the pain? > > Kath > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 18, 2004 Report Share Posted June 18, 2004 HI Kath, I think humidity does affect RA. At least, it sure does with me. Even before I knew the type of Arthritis I had, humidity always seemed to cause my joints to hurt more. Simply coldness didn't seem to bother me as much, but if it was combined with dampness in the air, I really felt it. Kath, I swear by the Icy Hot for temp. relief. The weather today here is damp, coolish. My joints were stiff this AM, but shortly after applying the Icy Hot, my joints didn't hurt as much. As to fatigue, I suffer from it to some degree, but it may be due to lower back problems or it may be due to RA, hard to say at this point. Prior to the onset of further joint problems, I also experienced some tingling in my hands & fingers; I was out of work and never had it checked out. It might be a good idea to have your family doctor assess it, if you haven't already done so, but it seems you've already looked into it. Hope this helps some Kath! Jefersea [ ] answers? I hope someone reads this and maybe comments. I think I've posted three questions on here with no luck so far. I am not at all tired or fatigued, yet they are sure I have RA and my joints are definitely in agreement with the swelling , redness, pain, and tingling of hands/fingers. Is fatigue something that just has to accompany RA? Or can you have it without any fatigue??? I don't see a rheumy for another month or two - having a hard time getting in. They're all booked!! And, I asked about the humidity and RA - anyone know if humidity affects it or affects the pain? Kath Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 18, 2004 Report Share Posted June 18, 2004 I believe the humidity, and weather changes sure don't help us. I live in Oklahoma which the weather changes all the time. I'm always flaring, so right now not flaring would be so great. I can't remember when the last time, I wasn't. I am fatigued and just so tired all the time. But I would say yes humidity does agitate RA. --- In , " Kathy A " <joyfulkate60@m...> wrote: > I hope someone reads this and maybe comments. I think I've posted three questions on here with no luck so far. > > I am not at all tired or fatigued, yet they are sure I have RA and my joints are definitely in agreement with the swelling , redness, pain, and tingling of hands/fingers. Is fatigue something that just has to accompany RA? Or can you have it without any fatigue??? I don't see a rheumy for another month or two - having a hard time getting in. They're all booked!! > > And, I asked about the humidity and RA - anyone know if humidity affects it or affects the pain? > > Kath > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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