Guest guest Posted May 18, 2004 Report Share Posted May 18, 2004 Hi, I've been on the list here for awhile because my feet hurt badly all the time due to a birth defect (clubfeet). Today I found out that my blood test I recently had showed a high RA factor. It's 24 - the highest normal number is 13. My doctor thinks I have rheumatoid arthritis but is going to do some more tests and then send me to a rheumatologist. My fingers and ankles are swelling, my knees hurt and so do the joints in my fingers. I am so upset because I can't imagine hurting any worse or anymore than I do already with my feet!!! I am writing for encouragement from someone who has been there, done that - or anyone else who feels they have inspirational words to share. Hugs, Kath in MO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 21, 2004 Report Share Posted May 21, 2004 << I am so upset because I can't imagine hurting any worse or anymore than I do already with my feet!!! I am writing for encouragement from someone who has been there, done that - or anyone else who feels they have inspirational words to share.>>> Hi Kath, I have a very good friend who has RA and she went on Remicade and it was like a miracle....no more pain after her first dose (she gets it IV). She now has had several doses and is like a new person...you would not even know she has it.. I get jealous sometimes wishing there was a cure like that for my pain but I am so happy for her. Take care and good luck, Ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 21, 2004 Report Share Posted May 21, 2004 << I am so upset because I can't imagine hurting any worse or anymore than I do already with my feet!!! I am writing for encouragement from someone who has been there, done that - or anyone else who feels they have inspirational words to share.>>> Hi Kath, I have a very good friend who has RA and she went on Remicade and it was like a miracle....no more pain after her first dose (she gets it IV). She now has had several doses and is like a new person...you would not even know she has it.. I get jealous sometimes wishing there was a cure like that for my pain but I am so happy for her. Take care and good luck, Ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 21, 2004 Report Share Posted May 21, 2004 << I am so upset because I can't imagine hurting any worse or anymore than I do already with my feet!!! I am writing for encouragement from someone who has been there, done that - or anyone else who feels they have inspirational words to share.>>> Hi Kath, I have a very good friend who has RA and she went on Remicade and it was like a miracle....no more pain after her first dose (she gets it IV). She now has had several doses and is like a new person...you would not even know she has it.. I get jealous sometimes wishing there was a cure like that for my pain but I am so happy for her. Take care and good luck, Ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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