[Debbie D]

I began to experience extreme swelling of my fingers about 5 weeks ago, to the point that I was so uncomfortable wearing my rings I contemplated going to have them cut off. All of my joints except my hips were hurting as well. I couldn't close my fingers into a fist; the tops of my feet (not my toes) swelled up too.

Some of the swelling and pain are beginning to subside, but my finger joints are still so swollen I can't get my wedding ring on. I'm wondering if I am experiencing rheumatoid arthritis...it is a different pain from the spasticity and fibromyalgia for sure.

Does RA come and go in flareups like MS does? I am unsure if I should go in to see my primary care doc when I return home since the sxs are dissipating a bit.