Having RA can it also effect your muscles? Hip muscles and large muscles of
the leg, I can't seem to get the pain out of them, they get really tight,
have tired new shoes, massage, can't figure it out.
Becky
Cindy - 18 Apr 2005 02:34 GMT
I don't have RA, but my Fibromyalgia makes mine hurt....
And I know that sometimes FM can go hand and hand with other immune
diseases...
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> Having RA can it also effect your muscles? Hip muscles and large muscles
> of the leg, I can't seem to get the pain out of them, they get really
> tight, have tired new shoes, massage, can't figure it out.
> Becky
Duckie - 18 Apr 2005 04:13 GMT
For me, it is an indication of my RA out of control. My
muscles and tendons giving me trouble means I am in
trouble. Acupuncture can help. Regular gentle exercise
can help. PT can help.
Duckie
> Having RA can it also effect your muscles? Hip muscles and large muscles of
> the leg, I can't seem to get the pain out of them, they get really tight,
> have tired new shoes, massage, can't figure it out.
> Becky

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DiWitt - 18 Apr 2005 05:22 GMT
Same with me. FMS secondary to the RA doesn't help either.

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For me, it is an indication of my RA out of control. My
muscles and tendons giving me trouble means I am in
trouble. Acupuncture can help. Regular gentle exercise
can help. PT can help.
Duckie
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> Having RA can it also effect your muscles? Hip muscles and large muscles
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> the leg, I can't seem to get the pain out of them, they get really tight,
> have tired new shoes, massage, can't figure it out.
> Becky

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Nann Bell - 18 Apr 2005 14:35 GMT
yeah, that inflammation in your joints can put additional stress on your
muscles and cause problems there. Gentle stretching frequently throughout
the day should help. Frequent gentle stretching is better for aggravated
muscles than one big stretching session.

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d'huit - 18 Apr 2005 18:24 GMT
> yeah, that inflammation in your joints can put additional stress on your
> muscles and cause problems there. Gentle stretching frequently throughout
> the day should help. Frequent gentle stretching is better for aggravated
> muscles than one big stretching session.
yep, what she said. and icing and/or heating the areas, too. hot soaks, in
a tub, help.
kate
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DiWitt - 18 Apr 2005 21:48 GMT
Thanks for a reminder on the stretching Nann - I think that's what I might
need.

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yeah, that inflammation in your joints can put additional stress on your
muscles and cause problems there. Gentle stretching frequently throughout
the day should help. Frequent gentle stretching is better for aggravated
muscles than one big stretching session.

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Nann Bell - 19 Apr 2005 00:26 GMT
> Thanks for a reminder on the stretching Nann - I think that's what I might
> need.
Heh, I think of it quickly as it's what I've been doing most of my life!
heehee I think the need for it comes from the hypermobility and the
knowledge of doing it from years of dancing lessons growing up.....
Sometimes that stuff does pay off!

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Nanny - 19 Apr 2005 15:25 GMT
I live with that kind of pain daily, Becky. But then, I was diagnosed with
FM and CMP before RA. I know exactly what you mean. Nanny
> Having RA can it also effect your muscles? Hip muscles and large muscles
> of the leg, I can't seem to get the pain out of them, they get really
> tight, have tired new shoes, massage, can't figure it out.
> Becky
mnpmail@verizon.net - 19 Apr 2005 16:35 GMT
I think muscles hurt due to having to move differently. That and just plain
inflammation.
Not too long ago I took Midrin which has a muscle relaxant. It felt
SOOOOOOO good to my leg and arm muscles.
Shandi
> Having RA can it also effect your muscles? Hip muscles and large muscles
> of the leg, I can't seem to get the pain out of them, they get really
> tight, have tired new shoes, massage, can't figure it out.
> Becky