Hello, new here.... just got diagnosed

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Registered: 11-08-1998
Hello, new here.... just got diagnosed
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Thu, 01-26-2006 - 10:21pm

Sorry this got so long, but it felt good to get it out.

I just got back from my Dr. appointment. She said that I do have RA & she is making my appt. with the Rhuemetologist for me tomorrow & will let me know when it is. I guess I am relieved to know what is causing this pain, but I feel so depressed right now. But on the bright side, she finally prescribed me some pain killers stronger than advil. My Rhuematoid factor came pack positive & my Rhuematoid factor titer was 160. Does that number mean anything?

I'm only 31. This came on so quick that I'm just begining to understand whats happening. In December it hit me like a truck. All at once! It started with my feet, then moved to my knees & then moved to my hands. Sometimes I wake up & wiggle my fingers & say OK, no pain. And then collapse back on the bed from the pain in my feet when I stand. Yesterday I couldn't bend my knees, today I couldn't use my thumb enough to hold my key when I turned the ignition.

I would like to know what the best way to make someone understand what I have (RA) is not just like the arthritis Grandma has? I'm upset with my family members saying just take some tylenol, it will go away. Any suggestions? I'm finding out lots of things by reading this board that give me hope. I'm just hoping my husband will keep being as understanding about my pain. I think when he saw the amount of painkillers I came home with, he has a clue that I do have a problem. He was very quiet tonight.

Thanks for reading,

jennifer

TTC since # 1 since 3/2002, IUI on 11/19/02.  Took a break to move 6/2003.  

Developed Severe Rheumatoid Arthritis 2/2006. 

TTC again!!!  Off BCP since April 2008.

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Registered: 11-03-2003
Mon, 01-30-2006 - 1:37pm

((((((((((((((((( Vicki ))))))))))))))), what a wonderful post.

Molly

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Registered: 11-03-2003
Mon, 01-30-2006 - 1:47pm
Hi!

Molly

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Registered: 11-03-2003
Mon, 01-30-2006 - 1:59pm
Hi Shelly

Molly

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