New to all this.

[JacquiThomas999]

I just want to say that I am new to all this junk. Had problems with my hands since summer, was seeing a physio. One day my hand kicked off and he made me see a Dr. Luckily, the Dr I saw was clued up (since found out married to a Rhummy). She ran blood tests and I made an follow up appointment 2 weeks later. The following week the results came back, she called me; issued new meds and did urgent referral. Following week my Rhummy had a cancellation - I took it. Now on methotrexate and folic acid. Awaiting my next in 4 weeks. I can't see pass that date.

But the thing is your stories keep me going. I avidly read them all.

[allanah]

Great that you got seen in the important initial timeframe, the idea is the any future damage should be avoided or reduced! Fabulous . Keep posting how your getting on and well done to your GP !

[Jacki08]

Hi Jacqui --- I have found this site invaluable since my diagnosis in sept 2014--- and question or worry has always been answered by someone. Once you are over the shock of it all and settle into your meds , things will settle. X☺

[sylvi]

Thats how mine started in my hands and it is kicking off again in my left index finger now as well.The drugs will help.xxxx

[pool0009]

Hi Jaccqui, can I ask when you say it started in your hands, what were you symptoms? Mine started with neck and shoulder pain. Am also on methotrexate and folic acid x

[JacquiThomas999 in reply to pool0009]

My hands wouldn't bend and straighten properly. At the same time I managed to hurt my left wrist and right shoulder with no knowledge of trauma. I didn't really click as to my hands for sometime.

[oldtimer]

Good to hear that you have had a quick diagnosis and starting on treatment quickly. It takes time for the treatment to work so don't get too down when you don't see an equally quick result. Read all you can about the disease and adapt your life so that you can do things. We're here if you need to whinge - we all all know how difficult it is for those not affected to understand the pain and frustration.

[Diddydriver]

I too find this site invaluable, I was diagnosed in August 2015, my melds are still being adjusted but I feel sure it will come good in the end. Everyone here really does understand just how you are feeling where no one else does family say they do but they really don't, other people just look at you and say " you look well " when you know you are not. Your Medes will take time so just rest as much as you can. Xx

[TerrilouiseS]

Welcome, sorry you've had to join us in the nicest possible way. That said you've found a great source of support! I found this site fantastic when I was diagnosed and still do a year later. Fingers crossed for the meds working quickly xx