Bit of advice please

I was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis 4 years ago. Last year things spiralled out of control but now everything is under control.

Lately I gave noticed I’m suffering fatigue accompanied by heavy odd feeling thighs and walking is difficult as they feel so heavy. I also get a burning tingling on the inside of my ankles. Gp thinks it my statins but I’ve been on them 8 years no problems . I mentioned this on the RA forum and fibromyalgia was mentioned. Do you think this could be a possibility?

Thanks in advance 💐

[Hazel_Angelstar Administrator FMA UK Staff]

Hi, unfortunately the only person who can give you an answer is a health professional. Your symptoms could indicate fibromyalgia, but they could also be due to something else.

It is possible to develop side effects to medication you have been on for several years ... So your gp may be correct, and if this is the case I would assume that coming off or changing medication would improve the symptoms xxx

[LJS13]

Hi

I have RA and currently I’m in a lot of pain with my legs similar to you but more in my calf’s I literally feel like I have run a marathon or done a 20 mile bike ride. It’s like they feel really hard like I have done a lot of exercise when I haven’t done anything lol . I also suffer with very bad fatigue ☹️

[Hidden in reply to LJS13]

It’s odd isn’t it I know it’s not my RA and yes I too feel like I’ve over done the exercise ( I wish)

[Hazel_Angelstar Administrator FMA UK Staff in reply to Hidden]

That it feels different to your ra pain could also be an indication that it might be fibromyalgia or something else x

[Julesubu in reply to LJS13]

Sometimes Magnesium levels being low can cause muscle pains. I take suplements to help with this

[YASMINTINA FMA UK Volunteer]

Meds can give us side effects unfortunately , maybe see doc again and seek further advice if this has become troublesome and differently mention the fatigue, one of tablets has made me put on weight.😰. They normally do a series of tests ie bloods if they think it could be fibro, take care xx