For the past 2 days I have hands frozen, spine in terrible pain along with pain in shoulder. I have rheumatoid arthritis and it seems my symptoms keep getting worse in the past few weeks. I am on meds but not sure everything is all right?
Age: 21
Male
Medications
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Looks like you are experiencing a Rheumatoid activity flare up. You can apply ice pack to inflamed joints to help ease swelling and hot pack to help relax tense muscles and relieve pain and stiffness. You also need to speak to your Rheumatologist to get a Cervical Spine x-ray and review your medication and dosages.