Hi guys, has anyone had a burst vein from RA? I tried to open a jar and afterwards my finger really hurt and went very hard, then stung like crazy as I watched it turn purple/blue like an instant bruise, I couldn't bend it and it just kept stinging, it has been 3 days now and the bruise is just fading, there is a small lumpy area and still sore to touch? I would be interested to know if anyone has had anything like this?
Also I have been off of my MTX now for about 8-10 weeks due to hig ALT levels which are still high and the fatigue is killing me, I wonder did the lack of MTX contribute to the vein prob, I have been awaiting the start of Tocilizumab but had to have a scan first to make sure I didn't have fatty liver, but as usual, nothing goes my way, I have got fatty liver (from Steroids) and now cannot use this drug, where to next I don't know, but it is making me very depressed, I have read that if I do not stop the steroids it will lead to cirrhosis from meds and then probable transplant required?? I feel so low at the moment and have no motivation to be able to do anything and when I do try, I have no energy whatsoever. HELP!!!!!!!!! Janie.
oh ALL the time. often from opening jars, but also doors and kids carseats.