DAS

[smk21]

Hi all, is it true that they don't take your feet into account when measuring das? If so then why?

[helixhelix]

Elmo333 asked the same question a week ago. Here's the link to the post (or search on her name)

healthunlocked.com/nras/pos...

[oldtimer]

If you do a search for DAS on here you will find that question had several answers before - but I think it's because when they did include the feet, it didn't make enough difference to the management plans to make it worth while continuing.

I find that bizarre personally, as my ankles are often the biggest problem!

[smk21 in reply to oldtimer]

Thanks oldtimer

[Fra22-57]

Yep.Was told that by my rheumy nurse few years ago which I think is ridiculous . when examined just yelp in places that don't hurt to make up for the swelling and unbearable pain in your feet

[Moomin8]

I've never been told what my DAS score is 🤔

[nomoreheels in reply to Moomin8]

So do you not ask be copied in on the report your Rheumy sends to your GP then Moomin? It's usually part of the info given. Otherwise just ask, it's relative because you can make a note & keep track of how you're doing yourself, the number of swollen joints I find particularly interesting given I rarely have them!

[Moomin8 in reply to nomoreheels]

Never thought to 🙄I've just applied for funding for biologics so I presume it will have been high for some time. ..my esr and crp just go up and up!

[jaydeeh]

I also can't remember ever being given my DAS (had RA 6 years) and my feet are a problem and to be fair I have been given help with insoles etc, but otherwise its down to putting up with it and taking painkillers especially at night.