inflamation of the heart with rheumatiod arthritis ?

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Hi everyone, my name is and I am new to the group.

I have just come out of hospital, had to go by ambulance as I was

having severe chest pains and trouble breathing on friday.

The have told me that I have inflmation around the heart which is not

uncommon for people suffering from RA.

Has anyone heard of this or experienced this themselves, as it has

given me and my family a hell of a fright.

I would appreciate any fed back on this. Before my attack I had

struggled all week, first my ankle was swollen and then from my knee

down to my foot it felt like I had a permanent cramp. Soo painful I

couldn't walk for two days !!!

Any help would be apprectiated as I am really struggling here and to

hear from someone else who understands would be wonderful.

regards .