hi folks, new to this forum.
basically was referred to consultant some 6 years ago and started on NSAID naproxen which I had been taking for a while prior and which seemed to be holding pain control quite well. Declined to start DMARDs at that point as a bit scared of side effects and have managed with NSAIDs until last year. Was admitted to hospital last June and was taken off naproxen and put on etoricoxib because of evidence of past stroke on scan. Last year was a roller coaster. Now have been diagnosed with AF and on apixaban and bisoprolol and am only allowed paracetamol or co-codamol which isn’t managing the pain. Have discovered my rheumatoid diagnosis is on my records as suspected even though at time of referral to consultant bloods were positive for the rheumatoid factor. I’m frustrated because I can’t seem to get clarity and my recent bloods are reported as normal. I’m struggling to manage the pain. I try to keep my hands moving but the poor grip and pain is annoying. Any advice or tips going forward?