Symptons of Ra

[Sammie46]

I am awaiting a referral to see a rheumatologist as i have had severe pain and loss of movement in ny left leg. I have had flu like symptoms for 6 weeks and now my right knee is stiffening and painful. I also dont feel good either, is that normal for Ra ?

[Hidden]

Yes yes yes Sammie46. I use to get bouts of flu 4/5 times a year before diagnosis along side extreme fatigue with stiffness and painful joints. I’m not saying you have RA but they are typical symptoms. Keep a diary and any photos of swelling to show your consultant as this disease comes and goes I use to get mad when I had an appointment and I was having a good day symptom free after spending weeks suffering. Good luck

[Sammie46 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you. I take pics every week of my elephant leg. The Ra secretary told me to see my gp to see if i can push for a quicker appointment. I also have chronic kidney pain too x

[Dodo1943 in reply to Sammie46]

Sammie, from your previous posts it looks as if you may have had the symptoms for a couple of years? Have you had blood tests for Rheumatoid Arthritis and Anti-CCP? If not, beg your GP into urgent action as the results could influence early appointment with Rheumatology.

[Sammie46 in reply to Dodo1943]

Ive not any ra tests yet. I think my d dimer test was elevated as it was a false positive due to Ra. In going to my gp tomorrow evening. Im in agony at the moment and can barely walk today

[Dodo1943 in reply to Sammie46]

See my post Puzzled from three years ago .....

[Sammie46 in reply to Dodo1943]

I saw your post, this is my worry as my gps are useless.

[Juliachoo]

Sammie, you could also have Lymphodema with you saying about your leg..also autoimmune like RA..these diseases are so wide ranging & complicated it may be a while before you get a firm diagnosis..usually RA affects both sides of the body, both knees, both feet etc at roughly the same time...sending hugs xx

[Sammie46 in reply to Juliachoo]

Its not lymphedema. The pain is in my knee front and back. My other knee has also started to hurt and as i understand it, its not always symmetrical. Im also hypothyroidism which leaves me susceptible to Ra.Trauma docs and dvt docs believe i have Ra. Im hoping to get blood tests okd tomorrow by my gp which may speed up my ra appointment