Still feel like crap | Arthritis Information

I have been sick, upset stomach, headache and weird sharp pains
throughout my body. Is this a flare? I just don't even want to leave the
house. Do any of you ever feel like this and do you consider it a flare? My
joints are a bit stiff but don't hurt, just the rest of my body, like I have the
flu. And my skin feels like it has been sun burned.

I'm sorry you are feeling so poorly. I honestly don't know if it is a flare or not. It might actually be the flu, although this should be the end of flu season.

I don't really feel quite like that very often. I seldom get an upset stomach unless they've started me on a new med.

Where are the sharp pains? Has your doc ever mentioned neuropathy? I don't think that would account for everything, but I know mine often makes my skin hurt really bad. It sometimes hurts to even cover up with a sheet or get dressed. In fact I almost always wear loose clothing because of the pain.

I hope you feel better! If not, you might want to call your PCP. Please let me know how you are doing.

Gentle hugs,

Nini

Sorry you feel like crap. I get that way every now and again. I don't if it's a flare or not but I feel like crap all over. Just like you said. I hope it lets up for you soon!

take care

Cindee

Sorry you are so sick. I had what I thought was the flu in January but then after that everything else went downhill fast. Sort of made me think - what was first? The flu or the flare. Anyway, it doesn't matter as much as that you feel better soon. Just rest, rest rest. Hope you feel better soon.

Laker

lorster, A flare certainly does feel like the flu to me. It generally occurs after I've been sick or stressed. I do hope that you feel better. Best to try and rest, and remember that if you are flaring your body needs TLC. Ginni

Yes I get like that...I just consider it a bad day, or 2 or 5. Sometimes the next week my DH gets the flu. Sometimes he does not. If it comes on suddenly with sharp pains in joints and muscles, usually with a headache the barometer took a dive. But that doesn't last a whole day (usually), but increased achiness and stiffness can stay for quite a while.

I seldom know I have a bug unless I get a sore throat and stuffed head. Not very helpful, but I do hope you feel better soon.

There are times I do get nauseated with a flare. I'm not sure why your skin feels the way it does. I have experienced being so achy that it hurt to touch my skin and clothes rubbing on it drove me nuts.

I am so sorry you are feeling so badly. If you aren't feeling better in a couple of days please call your doc! We don't want you getting any worse!!!!