Steve_424
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I've spent far too much time on WebMD lately and figured RCF probably has a few Dr's, so I figured I'd take a shot.
My first symptoms started back in February with occasional, intermittent chest tightness. Had a chest xray, EKG, wore a heart monitor - all normal.
About two months ago my left knee started bothering me a little. Nothing awful, just bugged me a bit during physical activity and when I would go to get up. Chalked it up to getting closer to 40.
About a month ago though, my legs/feet below the knee started tingling for a few days. One day that turned into more of a burning sensation in my feet, which subsided after about 48 hours. Since that time, I've felt pain in my feet/ankles to varying degrees, my knee still bothers me, and over the past few days I've experienced mild soreness in both wrists. I went to my podiatrist and he said plantar fasciitis in both feet, but it seems like there's more going on.
My doctor suggested Naproxin OTC, which helps but hasn't eliminated the symptoms. He did bloodwork too which found a weak positive ANA but nothing else. I've also lost 30 lbs since January, however, I have been dieting/exercising since that time too.
Dr. Google brought me to Rheumatoid Arthritis, but it also seems that many things can mimic RA. I have appointments coming up with both a neurologist and rheumatologist, but figured I'd see if anyone had input in the meantime.
My first symptoms started back in February with occasional, intermittent chest tightness. Had a chest xray, EKG, wore a heart monitor - all normal.
About two months ago my left knee started bothering me a little. Nothing awful, just bugged me a bit during physical activity and when I would go to get up. Chalked it up to getting closer to 40.
About a month ago though, my legs/feet below the knee started tingling for a few days. One day that turned into more of a burning sensation in my feet, which subsided after about 48 hours. Since that time, I've felt pain in my feet/ankles to varying degrees, my knee still bothers me, and over the past few days I've experienced mild soreness in both wrists. I went to my podiatrist and he said plantar fasciitis in both feet, but it seems like there's more going on.
My doctor suggested Naproxin OTC, which helps but hasn't eliminated the symptoms. He did bloodwork too which found a weak positive ANA but nothing else. I've also lost 30 lbs since January, however, I have been dieting/exercising since that time too.
Dr. Google brought me to Rheumatoid Arthritis, but it also seems that many things can mimic RA. I have appointments coming up with both a neurologist and rheumatologist, but figured I'd see if anyone had input in the meantime.