+ fibromyaglia, severe migrane took me to er ...sed rate only 39 but noticing changes in index fingers on both hands and both big toe joints and knees. awaiting results on ANA (autoimmune antibodies)........i don;t wont to have anything else but part of me almost wishes for a more "accepted" illness......can u understand that?
Hi! I went to the doctor with what he told me was tendonitis in my right wrist. Within days I couldn't walk move my arms or head. Dx'd with RA. So yes, it can come on suddenly.
I was also diagnosed with RA in 2002. Just recently my Dr put me on methotrexate injections and arava after which my symtoms got worse.I went back to the RA DR and now she thinks I have Polymyalgia Rheumatica.Right now I'm in the processs of finding a second opinion. They say the symtoms of Polymyalgia can come on rapidly like the symtoms you discribe.
I woke up one day and could not walk. Long story short, Sed Rate 110 , also HLA B27 positive. Took 3 dr's to be properly dx, have Reactive Arthritis and Ankoylosing Spondylitis Find out if u have the HLA B27 gene marker and check out the Arthritis Foundations web site. There are over 100 kinds of arthritis. Lastly, find a new Dr.!!!! Best of luck, keep in touch.
Sue