Guest guest Posted August 21, 2005 Report Share Posted August 21, 2005 My rheumy told me this summer that the original diagnosis of Palendromic Reumatism has moved into RA. Although I was aware 30% of the people with PR can gointo RA, I'm still having problems with this. It is very difficult to say OK, I've got RA when nothing has ever shown up on tests. My x-rays are all good. I'm told that is because she put me on the aggressive drugs first. It shows the drugs are working. The problem is, the drugs may be keeping the flares lessened, but I'm getting horrible dizzy spells, where the whole room spins, My left hand is partially numb most of the time, I've gone from 2-3 migraines a year to 4 this month so far. I want to stop the meds, but I'm afraid the joint destruction will start. It kills me to have my kids see me taking so many drugs. When you add in the Vitamins to counter act the effects of the drugs, also migraines, asthma, and allergies, it's just sick. My joint problems have always been symmetrical, hands, wrists, shoulders, elbows, knees, feet. Some obvious swelling, but nothing scary to look at. Some redness, and heat during flares but mostly bad pain, weekness and exausion. I'm told I fold in on myself. My flares coincide with my monthly cycle, although that is not the only time I get flares. I'm so afraid of my joints breaking down, I really feel I'm stuck. It would be easier to follow the program if the tests were positive. Anyone else with no positive test results? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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