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[Guest guest]

I have been silent and learning a great deal about RA. Thank you to

all. Now I am in a position that I need a bit of extra help and

advice. I was hoping that perhaps someone on this list could shed

light on my situation.

I was diagnosed with RA early in 2008. RA runs in my family. One of

my sisters and my mother have it. The good news is that my RA is not

severe but very early at this point. Since my diagnosis I have been

on Celebrex and for the last 6 weeks Plaquenil. My RA is not yet

under control. I have problems with my feet and my wrists. Celebrex

makes a huge difference for me.

This week I was diagnosed with an Acoustic Neuroma (a benign tumour on

the nerve in your ear). My ENT is referring me to a specialist in

Neurotology.

This diagnosis explains a few mystery symptoms. I have had a numb

feeling on the left side of my face and lips. This is due to the

tumour. I have other odd symptoms but I don't know if they are RA

related or from the tumour. I was wondering if anyone has any

thoughts on the following.

My left heel has gone entirely numb. I also have numbness in some

toes. Is this a symptom of RA - up to now I assumed so.

I am post-menopausal but over the last 6 months I get these heat

flashes. RA, reaction to my medication?

And lastly, I get this feeling about twice a day for a few minutes

each time, of the nerves in my body all being 'on edge' (not sure how

to describe it). RA symptom or a reaction to my meds?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks, Carmen