I had a bad flare last month, was unable to see my doc but was able to see the PA. She gave me some pred and a steroid shot and started me on Arava. It took a few days as she said it would but, Hallelujah!, It subsided and I was able to function again. I have been doing remarkably well on the Arava, feeling better everyday it seems. But my elbows and shoulders, especially the right ones are still giving trouble and of course the morning time is worse.

 I saw my doc at my regular appt last week and he just totally weirded me out. He said I probably have tendonitis in my elbows. Where in the @!%& would I get tendonitis I replied. I can hardly open a jar or sweep a floor most days. And in both elbows and shoulders? So he's sending me for an MRI and physical therapy. I am just totally confused by this man some days. I have already been through a couple of rheumy's and I am from a small town, not many choices. Granted the new meds are working very well, I have actually went for a couple of walks at the park, dancing with my grandbaby and can reach the mouse with virtually no pain now. I guess we have to take the weird with the good. I'll do the physical therapy, I am always up for something to help me out.