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Charlotte, NC

Does anyone suffer with random chronic pain in tendons throughout their body?

May 31, 2015
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Members connected over experiencing random chronic tendon pain throughout their bodies, with many describing it as nearly as painful as joint... Read more

Members connected over experiencing random chronic tendon pain throughout their bodies, with many describing it as nearly as painful as joint pain itself and occurring frequently in the hands, wrists, and bottoms of feet. Several members shared practical strategies for managing flare-ups, including soaking in Epsom salt and baking soda baths, using multiple braces and ice packs, and seeking physical therapy or massage. A recurring theme was the challenge of distinguishing RA symptoms from other health issues and the tendency to attribute everything to the disease, leading some members to neglect routine health screenings like mammograms and eye appointments.

A myRAteam Member

Yes I do often! I also have nodules pop up in odd spots. Have one now under my eyebrow. Not very visible but hurts. I sometimes have tendons hurt almost as bad as joints.

June 1, 2015
A myRAteam Member

I get chronic tendonitis in many places. I treat them as they pop up. I have multiple braces that I use. I never throw any away. I use ice - a lot. I have lots of physical therapy and lots of massages.

July 14, 2015
A myRAteam Member

I know nodules are typical with Severe and moderate RA, also the tendons can get displaced from the swelling of the joints. My doctor says it happens with the fingers and hands s lot because the tendon of the fingers are easily moved. I had one slip under my pinky finger and noting he did or I did would move the finger. Luckily it slid back once the flare was over. What's scary is that I tend to blame everything on my RA, and I often wonder if I'm not having another issue that I might be ignoring. A bad thing I definitely blame on RA IS by the time I'm done with all the appointments, labs, X-ray stuff I have neglected my mammograms, eye appointments, etc. bad habit I'm afraid.

June 2, 2015
A myRAteam Member

@ MarySimpson. In a word: yes!

June 8, 2015
A myRAteam Member

I have severe tendonitis in my hands it's horrible. I get random tendon pain all over as well.

June 2, 2015

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