Good morning I have been diagnosed with RA & Osteoarthritis & have just found out that I also have an underactive thyroid. I am on medication for my RA - because of a problem with my liver I am unable to take anti inflammatories. I am in a lot of pain especially in my hands, lower back, neck, shoulders, hips & neck. I have asked my doctor & rheumatologist for injections into my more painful joints but was told no. I have asked to be referred to a specialist for my thyroid but can t get into see her until next year. I am also on anti-depressants which aren t really working.