More funky symptoms

Gee, Sharon, sorry about all this stuff, just when you were so excited about working. I sure hope your rheumy gets you in for some real diagnostics, as it sounds like you are possibly have some nerve impingement going on. I have spinal stenosis in my neck that is severe and I used to get a fair amount of pain, tingling/numbness in my arms. I still do, but not as much now, and the spasms are much reduced. There wasn't much to be done other than acupuncture (didn't work). The big fix was avoiding holding my neck in aggravating positions. That meant no more overhead work and getting a supportive neck pillow. I cannot even go to the dentist without neck support. I get the leg tingles and numbness from time to time too, but not as much.

I asked my rheumy about this spinal stenosis thing, which is due to degenerative changes, why I was getting this stuff in my mid 50s, she said that inflammatory arthritis can accelerate degenerative arthritis. NICE!

Bottom line, unless you have something acute going on, you probably will have to alter your activities. It could be something as simple as poor posture (not that the posture is causing the problem, but that posture can improve it). Even wearing proper shoes can make a difference (no flip flops or sandals, no high heels, etc.)

Good luck with the rheumy!

Jan