Guest guest Posted July 14, 2009 Report Share Posted July 14, 2009 I was diagnosed about three months ago with RA, because of results from blood work. My complaints were stiffness in the morning and fatigue. I was told I was diagnosed early but I believe I have had RA for several years because I have had the complaints for several years. I was told that the complaints were related to my Hypothyroidism (I was diagnosed with 10 years ago about the same time the stiffness and fatigue started). I also experience swelling of the hands and ankles but that has started just recently. I believe I have RA in both elbows, one hand, one hip, both knees, both ankles and the toes of both feet. I am so stiff in the mornings I can hardly walk and cannot stand up straight, and this lasts for about an hour and a half. If I walk any distance I experience severe pain in my ankles, so much I limp (it feels as if I'm walking on two sprained ankles). I have always walked as exercise and would take long walks an hour or more, now I can barely do two blocks. I also have exercise equipment at home but it too causes severe pain in my ankles. My family doctor has referred me to a specialist but my appointment is January 2010! He also told me to take Ibuprofen (which helps the swelling but does very little for the pain) and to make sure I exercise, that the disease will become worse if I don't. Is there anything I can do diet wise or range of motion exercises that will help? Pedigreesnb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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