How long have you had RA?

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How long have you had RA?
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Tue, 01-24-2006 - 9:59pm

Just wondering how long everyone here has been DX with RA?


 

 

 

 

 

 

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Registered: 05-01-2005
Tue, 01-24-2006 - 10:48pm

I have had RA for 7 years, FM for 6 years.

Vicki

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Registered: 03-25-2003
Wed, 01-25-2006 - 5:06am

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.

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Registered: 03-25-2003
Wed, 01-25-2006 - 6:58am
Mine came on suddenly 13 yrs ago. But it took 2 yrs befor I was dx and anyone started tx me for it.The first rheumy I went too dx me with PAL Rheumatism which is a forerunner to RA,very painful.I was told 4 yrs ago i have Fibro.I`m in a bit of denial over that.I know Vicki I need to deal with it!!
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Registered: 07-31-2003
Wed, 01-25-2006 - 8:16am

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

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Wed, 01-25-2006 - 10:58am

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

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Registered: 11-03-2003
Wed, 01-25-2006 - 1:25pm
Hi again!

Molly

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Registered: 07-14-2004
Wed, 01-25-2006 - 9:42pm

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.


 

 

 

 

 

 

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Registered: 04-08-2003
Thu, 01-26-2006 - 4:59am

I was diagnosed 5 1/2 yrs ago with RA and FMS. I can't believe it has been this long!

Heidi

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Registered: 04-30-2003
Thu, 01-26-2006 - 12:19pm

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!!

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Registered: 03-25-2003
Thu, 01-26-2006 - 12:41pm
Oh ((((((((((Stringy)))))))))))
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.
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