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Thursday, November, 26, 2009
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hi ihave ra and i take10mg meth plus painkillers.the pain in my neck and shoulders some days is unbearable my dr says its not ra but bad posture that causes the pain.i to get worried about the pain it affects my job some days i feel so down because of the pain.i have tried massage, heat bags .,correcting my posture ,exercises but nothing seems to work and in winter its horrible.i have had ra now for nine years in my hands feet hips but the pain i experience in my neck and shoulders is far worse ,i did have an injection of cortisone which did help for a few months but its only a temporary fix  and its not something i want to do on a regular basis but it may suit you  my new doctor suggested i do ti chi and warm water exercises so i will give it a go maybe it may help you as well
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