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I was diagnosed as having RA about 2 years ago. I also have been diagnosed as

having Fibromyalgia and I am bipolar. I am taking Plaquenel,Lyrica, temazepam as

needed, hydrocodone as needed, tszanidine, seroquel, and I have a 50mg duragesic

patch. When I first started having problems about 4 years ago they were testing

me for MS. I had burning in my feet and legs, coordination problems, and

weakness and pain in my hands. I had a positive test on a MRI for lesions in my

brain but the spinal tap and evok test were negative. The neurologist said that

if I had Ms it was a very mild case. I never followed up on with her for more

tests after 6 to 12 months. I just figured what was the point. My problems got

a little better for about a year and then started up with new ones. I started

running a low grade fever usually around 100 degrees every so often. My pain

started getting worse in my joints. I had some cases of bursitis and

tendinitis. I started having morning stiffness, swelling in my hands, extreme

fatigue, sometimes I am so tired it is hard to take the effort to breathe or

walk to the next room. That is when I received the diagnoses of Ra and later

they added Fibromyalgia. What I am worried about is now I am having blurred

vision, balance problems, numbness, tingling, tremors in my hands with weakness,

I can't remember things or think clearly.

I wanted to know if these can all be attributed to RA or if I should ask about

the MS again. I know a lot of symptoms can overlap and it is hard to figure

out. I just don't know if I should worry.

If you could answer my questions it would be great.