Fibromyalgia and Rheumatoid Arthritis

Five years ago I was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis.  I did not think anything about it.  Yes, I had heard the studies about joint deterioration and how this is a disease of crippling capabilities.  I really did not believe it.

Two years ago I started into what could be called "flares".  I had little nodes on my feet that left both of my feet looking like they had been smashed.  Bruising was horrible, I could not walk or even wear my shoes.  I was experiencing terrible fatigue, pain in my joints, swelling and fever-type feelings.  I was at a loss of what to do.  I continued trying to live my life as best I could.

Finally, I was scheduled to see another  Rheumatologist last month.  After many tests, medical records referrals and discussions I have my diagnosis and a start to treatment...NOT Rheumatoid Arthritis as the old Rheumatologist told me, but instead Fibromyalgia.

I was very happy that I did not have RA, but very upset at the previous Specialist's mis-diagnosis.  For the last five years I have been trying to maintain and have been trying to work out my own treatment.

So, long story short...I have developed a chart for monitoring Fibromyalgia (but can be used to monitor RA as well).  Simply change the Daily / Weekly Title to your name, Place in the date and Give to your Doctor to assist in your medical treatment.  This form is also available in MS Word (specify 2003 or 2007 version) if you email me at AutumnRa@gmail.com.

Daily / Weekly Diary:                    [Enter a date.]

Sleep	Sun	Mon	Tues	Wed	Thurs	Fri	Sat
Time took to get up
Awake Time
Bedtime
# Times up at Night
Number of Naps

Medications x/Day	Sun	Mon	Tues	Wed	Thurs	Fri	Sat

Exercise/Weight	Sun	Mon	Tues	Wed	Thurs	Fri	Sat
Weight
Walking
Stretching
Low Impact Aerobics

Today’s Conditions	Sun	Mon	Tues	Wed	Thurs	Fri	Sat
Eyes
Ears
Nose
Mouth/Throat
Head
Neck/Shoulder
Back/Hips/Legs
Arms/Hands
Chest/Heart
Repertory
Digestive System
Feet
Skin Dryness
Mood
Memory / Processing*
Pain Level *
Overall  Condition

·          Memory is rated 1 – 10; (1 is little to no problems; 10 is a lot of gaps/problems throughout the day).

·          Pain level from 1 – 10; (1 is little to no pain).                                                              Copyright© 2010 RaAnn Clegg           

  

Meals	Sun	Mon	Tues	Wed	Thurs	Fri	Sat
Breakfast
Snack
Lunch
Snack
Dinner
Water 8 oz
Caffeinated
S/F Fruit Juice
Carbonated
Other
Other Notes: