Date: 10.11.2012
From: Karen
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Subject: Lack of concentration
Hi I'm new to this website. I have had rhuematiod arthritis for 15 years, a few years ago I was given Humira and methotrexate which was fantastic. I had to stop taking it for a few moths and my ra is flaring up. Apart from the aches and numbness I am finding it so diffficult to concentrate at work. I forget things. I'm really struggling, I remember feeling like this when ra started and felt bewildered and lost. I just wondered if other people experience this aswell and if so does anyone have any advice. I'd be so grateful.
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Date: 10.11.2012
From: bsk
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Subject: Re: Lack of concentration
yes, yes, yes! It is very much part of the disease. I get terrible fatigue where I can't even find the energy to get dressed sometimes but it also affects my memory and concentration. I'm off enbrel at the moment (though about to restart) and I find everything a huge effort. My rheumy nurse said it is because everything in your body is trying to fight the disease so there is nothing left for the other stuff. Are you are able to have a steroid jab? That would help enormously. Talk to your rheumy about it.
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Date: 10.11.2012
From: Karen
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Subject: Re: Lack of concentration
That's great Thanx I wll. It's such a relief to know that it's not just me, I felt like I was going mad! Thanx again
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Date: 10.11.2012
From: bsk
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Subject: Re: Lack of concentration
Good luck, let me know how you get on.
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