Newly Diagnosed Also

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Hello,

I wanted to say Hi to everyone and introduce myself.

I am newly diagnosed with Reactive Arthritis. I suspect I have had it

for about 6 years however; just didn't understand the flares, and

neither did the docs.

Anyhow, I have been having Archilles tendonitis for the last 8 months

or so. I also have bilateral sclerosis of my sacroiliiac joint.

I have many questions and fears.

I started on Prednisone 10 mg and Sulfazine 2000 mg daily. I am still

having a lot of heel pain but the Rheumy doesn't want to increase the

Prednisone.

I guess I am wondering what the future will hold for me. Do most

people live painfree productive lives with this? Once it's chronic,

is it harder to beat? Are the symptons pretty individual with how

it's manifested?

My head is spinning... I guess I'll try reading/researching here so as

not to post redundant questions on this forum.

It helps to know I am not alone, and that others are here battling it

as well.

I wish everyone a happy 2008!