Questions

[Guest guest]

I was diagnosed about two weeks ago by my GP with Rheumatoid

Arthritis. He is sending me to a rheumatologist but I cannot get an

appointment until January 17th. I have a lot of questions and I know

some of you here can answer them. I started feeling poorly last May

right after I turned 20. Then in August things have really gone

downhill. The meds my GP has me on have stopped me from feeling worse,

but I certainly don't feel better yet. One of my questions is this:

are popping/cracking joints common with RA? I have always been able to

pop my joints, especially my fingers, but now they crackle constantly

and almost every time I move. It doesn't cause a great deal of pain,

but it is NOT comfortable. I am praying to make it until the 17th and

to get some answers from the rheumatologist at that point. Another one

of my questions is, can RA be responsable for fatigue? I am contantly

getting in trouble where I work for a transportation company for not

being peppy enough and lagging behind. Any and all answers will be

greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

Lyndsay in Houston