Coping with RA, Fibromyalgia, and Autoimmune Pain
I am diagnosed with many conditions, such as: rheumatoid arthritis, Raynaud's, Sjögren's, fibromyalgia, Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and bone degeneration. Even MS, but that got ruled out a few years ago.
Searching for the source of my pain
RA has popped its ugly little head up and caused some havoc. But the truth is, I don't know who or what's causing the pain anymore. My hand swelled up to twice its size and is so painful. X-rays at first said RA, but an MRI found I actually had a sprain between my index and ring finger with a torn ligament. I'm looking at the doctor, asking how the heck I did that. I really don't know 🤨!
Looking for support
I'm confused by how things happened. I didn't remember or feel it—painful, just so painful everywhere. Sometimes the pain meds work, but mostly they don't. Even Tylenol doesn't touch it. At my age now, I'm not dealing too well with the pain like I did in my younger years. It just seems like everything is breaking down. To be honest, I'll try what others have had work for them, but my body laughs at me. So I'm still looking for ways to help me get through the worst days. Thanks.
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