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Mild to Moderate Pain everyday76% (13)
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Pain a few days a week12% (2)
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Pain a few days a month0% (0)
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Flares a few times a year12% (2)
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Poll Results
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Mild to Moderate Pain everyday76% (13)
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Pain a few days a week12% (2)
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Pain a few days a month0% (0)
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Flares a few times a year12% (2)
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No pain0% (0)

Frequently I feel significant pain not in my joints but more the muscles surrounding them. I originally was sent to the Rheumatologist after complaining of knee pain and having a positive RF test. While my knees still cause me some pain the majority of my pain is not in my knee joints but in the calves, thigh, and back muscles as well as mild aching in the shoulders and arms. I also have a lot of swelling in my calves by the end of the day. When I stand it feels as though my legs have no strength. Is this a common complaint amoung RA patients? I have read numerous articles and discussions but very little is said about the effect on the muscles.
I am so tired of being in pain every single day. I can't even remember the last day I was able to climb out of bed and not feel stiff and sore. I work full time overnight and each night it gets harder to force myself out of the house. I know I am not a pleasant person to be around right now because of my frustration level.View Thread

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