New - Possible RA Diagnosis.

[Guest guest]

Hello - I am a 40 year old stay at home mom with two young kids. I

have been suspecting arthritis of some form for many years.

Typically, I wake up with swollen hands. And then it goes away after a

couple of hours. Last week it seemed to jump to a whole new level for

me, however.

It started last Friday with a general feeling of illness and

exhaustion. And then swelling and pain in my wrists hands, ankles and

feet. This has been pretty much constant for 5-6 days. I was also

feeling a big of nausea. My regular doctor has referred me to a

rheumatologist. And I have an appointment tomorrow. My regular

doctor gave me a prescription for Naprosyn but it seemed to only work

for 2-3 hours.

Am a little nervous because I have aunts and uncles with RA. Some more

severe than others. Haven't really shared with family yet.

Does anyone experiences sorts a bit of trigger finger (in my case it

seems to be all of my fingers). Meaning they sort of snap from one

position to the next? Almost a mechanical way... I am wondering if

this is another feature. In addition I have been diagnosed with

keratachonis. Not sure if I spelled that right. Possibly related? I

know these are probably questions for my doctor.

Thanks for listening or for any advice you may have.

(from Kalamazoo, Michigan)