Trapped nerve surgery one day. Next day couldn't weight bear. RA diagnosed. Trigger or not ?

I attended hospital to correct a trapped nerve in my right arm. Procedure no problem. The next morning I woke up at home and found that my feet were very painful when I tried to stand. It took about two hours before the pain eased enough to allow me to walk with an aid.  This pain persisted and after a week or so I attended  my GP. He diagnosed Bi-Lateral Plantar Fasciitis !!  When the problem persisted and worsened ( pain and stiffness in my hands and wrists ) a blood test was taken and from that I was diagnosed with R.A.

No previous history of any similar problems.  Keen hill-walking and outdoor enthusiast.

Now on Methatrexate and Sulfasalazine and responding well to this medication.  Chill episodes ( experience episodes of severe cold ) normally occurring when the pain flares up.

Did the procedure trigger the R.A. ?  Did it cause the R.A. ?  Why the rapid onset immediately after the procedure ?

Lots of questions !!!

Robert Hogg    Aged 47 at time of procedure ( now 50 )

Craigwood

Aird Crescent

castle Kennedy

Stranraer

Wigtownshire

DG9-8SA           Tel:-  01776705680