Yes. Effected neck, shoulders, elbows, fingers, wrists, knees, and ankles. I was pretty helpless. The inflammation was horrible and it lasted about a year severely and another 6 months that it gradually improved. Steroids didn't give me any lasting relief. It permanently damaged my joints but not in a lot of pain these days. I hope the improvement lasts. I am taking methotrexate.

Over many years with RA it has happened! I do the best with rest and ice, first one joint then another! Heat just seems to make me worst! Be aware of the jaw, mine is off enough to affect my bite! It’s hilarious to see me bite a sandwich! You got to laugh some or you’ll go crazy! Be sure your Dentist is aware of the fact you have RA!

Yes! All of the joints you mentioned. It gets so intense I can't really move without wanting to scream. I get so tired but sleeping is hard trying to arrange my body to try and get comfortable enough to drop off.

Thanks. I hope so. The Orencia nurse called today and said this med can take up to 3 to 6 months to work so gives me hope it will eventually help more than it is right now.

If you are on medication and your having that much of a flare up your medication is not working for you. A bad flare up can make you dreadfully tired as your poor body is fighting itself so hard.