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I was wondering if anyone with Ra or Fibro have experienced Nerve problems and if Ra or fibro is the culprit.

THis year I haev had an undending prob with anxiety attacks and shaking bouts, pin in lower legs and a constant "nervousness" about me...I cannot shake it even when I take the xanax.

This leaves me nearly exhausted, unable to concentrate well, and unable to do the things I used to be able to do and "nervous" all the time. Intitially I could handle it but recently it has really imposed on my life and I am not quite certain what to do about it.

My PCP changed my antidepressant to Effexor and that has helped a bit but not nearly enough. I go back to the cardio next week for my checkup to see how all the heart stuff is doing but other than that I just really and truly feel as though my nervous system is in a shambles.

Any help or suggestions would be appreciated.inflammation can put pressure on nerves....

Hi Jode, What you describe is what I suffer from right from the word go when I got this disease.
It drives me nuts at times.

I have been told that it is not the meds nor the disease by three different people. Have had brain scans for zip.

My personal opinion is that somehow my nervous system has been fried as well.
Docs wanted to put me on heavy Anti depressants, I said bugger off.

I just cannot handle the hustle and bustle of modern day living and all the noise, rush here, there, got to be done now type of thing.

Take me out of that environment and place me in the bush and I'm as good as before. Go figure, I think life is telling me something.

I must agree, Stephen......  on my days away from work.... I feel so much better... I have no hurries to get anywhere... my responsibilities are to myself and my family... no traffic and craziness
I use to love the hurry up and get it done job that was often rushing with pressure... No more.  I worry about making mistakes... whereas before I was so confident and didn't make them..

When I felt my worst.... my nerves were shot.. any loud noises... irritations.. agitations all put me in an upset state.. worried alot and easily agitated. 

I too would love to run from the responsibilities of working.. away from my job w/ high stresses...

But, I must say as I've felt better.. this too has lessened.. it's gotten much better and truly hasn't been too much of an issue lately.


My nerve damage is caused by inflammation, so the neurologist said.

Phats

 

Hi Jode, I am on Paroxetine antidepressants for panic attacks, have helped a great deal, I was feeling like you too, lost my confidence, esteem, the lot, def inflammation causes it.  Hugs Janie.Since the onset of RA I have noticed a definite increase in reaction, and intolerance towards harsh lighting, noise, and confusion. A few weeks ago we stopped at Best Buys for some things Bob needed. I walked into the store and between the pounding music and the fluorescent lighting I felt as if I was under attack. I turned around and waiting on a bench in the sun.

As others have noted the rush of having to get the job done right now is also a factor in my life with RA: I do not do hectic.

However, I hasten to add that much of my flinching at bright, intrusive light, noise, and frenetic pacing is directly related to my age... ... ...I am becoming my Mother.
Ok so I am not going berzerk, thankyou for all your replies, it really makes sense now.

I can barely tolerate loud noises and big cities, do much better in a country setting. Fortunately my daughter keeps her home very quiet and no shouting/fighting is allowed due to Jarek so it is quite pleasant.

If I watch too much of the news, I get all out of sorts. SO I am back to not wtching tv as much like I did years ago, I find other things to do or rest.

I am still a bit of a worry wort especially about kids I know, or young adults but I have got to let that go and only allow myself to ponder it for short periods of time. It helps somewhat.

I can believe full heartedly the inflamation theory, I can see why that would damage nerves and cause trouble. RA is a soft tissue disease so I would be inclined to see that nerves would be involved as well.

oh no I have not had my thyroid checked lately.....good idea.Spelunker mentions about lighting..

I can walk into a supermarket and have this strange feeling of being a little disorientated.
I know where I am and all that, but just don't seem quite in control..
A very weird feeling and one where at first I thought I was going a little nutty.

Get outside and I am back to what is my normal. 
I have put it down to a sensitivity to all those flickering fluoro light.

Would like other's that suffer similar to chime in with their stories.
hmm I guess in some stores I have had that, I never really thought about it much till you mentioned it.

There is a tremendous amount of research out there just on lighting and the work force I do know that much. It was found that under certain lighting people work more efficiently with greater accuracy. The harsh fleurescent lighting of course would be rather low on the list, these new twirly bulbs can often times give me trouble I do know that.
Ugggh I can't remember when I was not anxious. It's the worst feeling in the world. It seems to run in the female population of my family. It seems to be every other generation has a worse case. For instance- great grandmother took to her bed from it, grandmother - my mom says she was anxious I didn't pick up on it- Mother, pretty bad takes xannax every day- me- I have found coping skills, my daughter- she is really struggling...
I have noticed more anxiety since my RA DX but I am also at that perimenopausal age so who knows... it sure is an awful feeling

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