How long have you had RA?
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How long have you had RA?
| Tue, 01-24-2006 - 9:59pm |
Just wondering how long everyone here has been DX with RA?
| Tue, 01-24-2006 - 9:59pm |
Just wondering how long everyone here has been DX with RA?
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I have had RA for 7 years, FM for 6 years.
Vicki
Probably since childhood, but I went undiagnosed.
I now know I had my first major flare in the months following a serious car accident 8 yrs ago,and another car accident 6 yrs ago but went undiagnosed as my pain was contributed to the MVAs.
I was offically diagnosed 5 yrs ago.
All just a little bit late..but we cant change the past. lell.
I was diagnosed almost 4 years ago. I guess I was lucky in that I was diagnosed withing a few weeks of symptoms occurring.
Lee
For me, it was the summer of 1998. It was the sudden onset type--fine one day and unable to move the next morning.
Rosemary
Molly
Hi Molly!
At first they tried Naproxen- defiently was not strong enough. The rheumatologist had me on methotrexate 7.5 for awhile and it kept progessing quickly so he changed it to 10m/wk- which didnt help either. Luckily I only have joint damage in my left hand. Right now I take Daypro, but it isnt working the way it used to, so I think I will have to go back and ask for something stronger.
&nbs
I was diagnosed 5 1/2 yrs ago with RA and FMS. I can't believe it has been this long!
Heidi
I'm going on 25 years here. If it wasn't for Molly, Mikki, Scoot, Jude, Cindi and the others I would never have made it through. I saw my rheumy yesterday and am being tested for RA Lung Disease LOL I've done some research on it, but if anyone has any in-put I sure would appreciate hearing it. Thanks!!
Luv Ya All!!
I am so sorry they are testing for that. I will pray that it comes back neg. I am here for you. :)
As for RA it will be 6 years in Sept. Long enough for me.
Hugs,
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