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Emily1234
Emily1234

Hi I'm really confused I am seeing a rheumatologist who thinks I have probable rheumatoid arthritis but not sure th weird thing is my symptoms are only present at night and early morning for instance by midnight I feel a burning sensation in my legs and arms and in the morning my before getting up my forearms hurt and my legs throb u also have slight tingling in my right arm and stiff fingers, my neck and shoulder bother me at times too. Within ten minutes of getting up the symptoms seem to disappear dies anyone have any ideas?? Thanks

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  • EileenH
    EileenH Emily1234

    Posted

    A form of autoimmune arthritis called spondyloarthritis characteristically causes pain at night and improves with movement - and one form affects the periphery more than you would expect - your symptoms are in hands, arms, knees and feet as well as in neck and shoulders and low back, the more usual places.

    You have told your doctor that the pain is worse at night? It is a typical sign so would be important for them to know.

    • Emily1234
      Emily1234 EileenH

      Posted

      Thanks very much yes that is where the pain is are there any tests to diagnose ? Or treatment do you know?
    • EileenH
      EileenH Emily1234

      Posted

      Oh yes - the rheumy will probably do them anyway, x-rays and MRI etc, plus there will be blood tests - and then they look at the overall picture. And the treatments are usually similar to the ones for RA. Once you start on the medications the pain should improve a lot. If the first one doesn't work they will try another. But the night time pain is important if it is that. 

      I tried to find a link on this site to give you - but google it. There are good pages - arthritisUK are good and there is one spondylitis point org. You can get info to see if it fits with how you feel.

      Good luck

  • Mariadumpling
    Mariadumpling Emily1234

    Posted

    Hi I also have the same symtons would be nice if someone can explain it

     

    • Emily1234
      Emily1234 Mariadumpling

      Posted

      Hi Maria are you currently seeing anyone or taking anything? It only really bothers me at night!hiw long have you experienced this ... I wish it would stop!
    • Mariadumpling
      Mariadumpling Emily1234

      Posted

      Hi Emily the docter just said it comes from my neck that goes into a spasma because of my computer work and need to relax more and go for a neck massage
    • Mariadumpling
      Mariadumpling Emily1234

      Posted

      Not all the time sometimes i wake up and my legs are paining from the hip down to the ankle my suster hower has also have the same systoms even do she is a hairdresser but her legs burn like fire
    • Emily1234
      Emily1234 Mariadumpling

      Posted

      Thanks for this, please keep me posted if she finds a solution! I am even thinking it's something i'm eating or lack of a vitamin!

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