Re: NEW from california, looking for support

[Guest guest]

Hi Faith.

Welcome to the group. I am glad to hear that you are seeing a rheumie

soon, mine is the greatest and has helped me so much. Plus this is

the greatest group of people in the world, there have been so many

days they are all that's helped me through the day. There is so much

good information to go along with the love and caring in this group.

And there are so many new meds that have come out in the past few

years- I am on Remicade myself, it has slowed the progression of the

disease and helps keep the psoriasis calmed down a lot. Speaking for

myself, and I know many others in the room, my faith in God is what

keeps me going. Without Him, I would be crazy (er!) do you have

family, or church family, that can be supportive of you? Some

rheumies have support/mentoring groups through their practices, and

the Arthritis foundation website is a great resource also. hang in

there! You are not alone- feel free to email me anytime you need to

talk. I am a single mom of 4 and grandmother of five " near perfect "

grandchildren, and would be happy to lend a listening ear. God bless

you.

Jane

-- In , " advoc84kids " <fmt2002@c...> wrote:

>

>

> Hello, My name is Faith. I am 44 years old. I am newly diagnosed

with

> autoimmune arthritis. I am from N.California ( about 50 miles south

> of sacramento) and wondering if there are local support groups or

any

> local members from my area.

>

> I currently am in pretty severe pain in multiple joints of my feet,

> ankles, knees, wrists, hands/fingers, neck and shoulder. I am

> awaiting a referral to a rheumatologist. Initial tests show I have

a

> significantly high rheumatoid factor among other things. I have

been

> started on Celebrex, also taking vicodin, awaiting that

appointment.

>

> I can't imagine feeling like this the rest of my life. How do you

all

> cope?

>

> Faith

[Guest guest]

Hi Faith.

Welcome to the group. I am glad to hear that you are seeing a rheumie

soon, mine is the greatest and has helped me so much. Plus this is

the greatest group of people in the world, there have been so many

days they are all that's helped me through the day. There is so much

good information to go along with the love and caring in this group.

And there are so many new meds that have come out in the past few

years- I am on Remicade myself, it has slowed the progression of the

disease and helps keep the psoriasis calmed down a lot. Speaking for

myself, and I know many others in the room, my faith in God is what

keeps me going. Without Him, I would be crazy (er!) do you have

family, or church family, that can be supportive of you? Some

rheumies have support/mentoring groups through their practices, and

the Arthritis foundation website is a great resource also. hang in

there! You are not alone- feel free to email me anytime you need to

talk. I am a single mom of 4 and grandmother of five " near perfect "

grandchildren, and would be happy to lend a listening ear. God bless

you.

Jane

-- In , " advoc84kids " <fmt2002@c...> wrote:

>

>

> Hello, My name is Faith. I am 44 years old. I am newly diagnosed

with

> autoimmune arthritis. I am from N.California ( about 50 miles south

> of sacramento) and wondering if there are local support groups or

any

> local members from my area.

>

> I currently am in pretty severe pain in multiple joints of my feet,

> ankles, knees, wrists, hands/fingers, neck and shoulder. I am

> awaiting a referral to a rheumatologist. Initial tests show I have

a

> significantly high rheumatoid factor among other things. I have

been

> started on Celebrex, also taking vicodin, awaiting that

appointment.

>

> I can't imagine feeling like this the rest of my life. How do you

all

> cope?

>

> Faith

[Guest guest]

Welcome Faith! I am glad that your here, you will find some comfort

here, so give it a chance. We have a fairly large group, and there

are many from California. You will find out that there is great

support, and wonderful people you will meet all over the World.

I'm sorry to hear your dx, and hope you get to a rheumy soon. It's a

challenge to deal with a chronic disease, but it helps to have people

who understand. God bless, Tawny

>

>

> Hello, My name is Faith. I am 44 years old. I am newly diagnosed

with

> autoimmune arthritis. I am from N.California ( about 50 miles south

> of sacramento) and wondering if there are local support groups or

any

> local members from my area.

>

> I currently am in pretty severe pain in multiple joints of my feet,

> ankles, knees, wrists, hands/fingers, neck and shoulder. I am

> awaiting a referral to a rheumatologist. Initial tests show I have

a

> significantly high rheumatoid factor among other things. I have

been

> started on Celebrex, also taking vicodin, awaiting that

appointment.

>

> I can't imagine feeling like this the rest of my life. How do you

all

> cope?

>

> Faith

[Guest guest]

Welcome Faith! I am glad that your here, you will find some comfort

here, so give it a chance. We have a fairly large group, and there

are many from California. You will find out that there is great

support, and wonderful people you will meet all over the World.

I'm sorry to hear your dx, and hope you get to a rheumy soon. It's a

challenge to deal with a chronic disease, but it helps to have people

who understand. God bless, Tawny

>

>

> Hello, My name is Faith. I am 44 years old. I am newly diagnosed

with

> autoimmune arthritis. I am from N.California ( about 50 miles south

> of sacramento) and wondering if there are local support groups or

any

> local members from my area.

>

> I currently am in pretty severe pain in multiple joints of my feet,

> ankles, knees, wrists, hands/fingers, neck and shoulder. I am

> awaiting a referral to a rheumatologist. Initial tests show I have

a

> significantly high rheumatoid factor among other things. I have

been

> started on Celebrex, also taking vicodin, awaiting that

appointment.

>

> I can't imagine feeling like this the rest of my life. How do you

all

> cope?

>

> Faith

[Guest guest]

Welcome to the group You have came to a great place for support

and answers to questions. Everyone on here is so helpful I have

just been on here a few months but have gotten lots of information

and help with my RA and fibro I will be glad to help you as much as

I can but I am also still learning I live in Ohio and am 31 years

old

Angie

--- In , " advoc84kids " <fmt2002@c...>

wrote:

>

>

> Hello, My name is Faith. I am 44 years old. I am newly diagnosed

with

> autoimmune arthritis. I am from N.California ( about 50 miles

south

> of sacramento) and wondering if there are local support groups or

any

> local members from my area.

>

> I currently am in pretty severe pain in multiple joints of my

feet,

> ankles, knees, wrists, hands/fingers, neck and shoulder. I am

> awaiting a referral to a rheumatologist. Initial tests show I have

a

> significantly high rheumatoid factor among other things. I have

been

> started on Celebrex, also taking vicodin, awaiting that

appointment.

>

> I can't imagine feeling like this the rest of my life. How do you

all

> cope?

>

> Faith

[Guest guest]

Welcome to the group You have came to a great place for support

and answers to questions. Everyone on here is so helpful I have

just been on here a few months but have gotten lots of information

and help with my RA and fibro I will be glad to help you as much as

I can but I am also still learning I live in Ohio and am 31 years

old

Angie

>

>

> Hello, My name is Faith. I am 44 years old. I am newly diagnosed

with

> autoimmune arthritis. I am from N.California ( about 50 miles

south

> of sacramento) and wondering if there are local support groups or

any

> local members from my area.

>

> I currently am in pretty severe pain in multiple joints of my

feet,

> ankles, knees, wrists, hands/fingers, neck and shoulder. I am

> awaiting a referral to a rheumatologist. Initial tests show I have

a

> significantly high rheumatoid factor among other things. I have

been

> started on Celebrex, also taking vicodin, awaiting that

appointment.

>

> I can't imagine feeling like this the rest of my life. How do you

all

> cope?

>

> Faith

[Guest guest]

Hi and welcome Faith, I was diagnosed with autoimmune diseases just

a little over a year ago and I live in southern california in the

san diego area. Let me tell you that you have joined a great

group. You asked how we get through it well let me say that with

alot of meds and alot of faith. Sometimes it works sooner and

sometimes later but don't give up, cause if you do then you let the

disease win and we can't let that happen. I have been going thru

alot of pain I am not only taking the regular meds used to fight

this but I have been constantly taking vicodin and soma for pain

during the past two months. It seems to be getting worse, but I

have a very competitive edge and I am not about to give up. Anyways

stay in touch and try to stay positive by the way where exactly do

you live? I used to work doing seasonal field work up in that area

as a matter of fact my oldest son was born in Fairfield,CA. maybe we

could e-mail each other.

Again welcome and keep the faith. HUGS ~ROSA~

-- In , " advoc84kids " <fmt2002@c...> wrote:

>

>

> Hello, My name is Faith. I am 44 years old. I am newly diagnosed

with

> autoimmune arthritis. I am from N.California ( about 50 miles

south

> of sacramento) and wondering if there are local support groups or

any

> local members from my area.

>

> I currently am in pretty severe pain in multiple joints of my

feet,

> ankles, knees, wrists, hands/fingers, neck and shoulder. I am

> awaiting a referral to a rheumatologist. Initial tests show I have

a

> significantly high rheumatoid factor among other things. I have

been

> started on Celebrex, also taking vicodin, awaiting that

appointment.

>

> I can't imagine feeling like this the rest of my life. How do you

all

> cope?

>

> Faith

[Guest guest]

Hi and welcome Faith, I was diagnosed with autoimmune diseases just

a little over a year ago and I live in southern california in the

san diego area. Let me tell you that you have joined a great

group. You asked how we get through it well let me say that with

alot of meds and alot of faith. Sometimes it works sooner and

sometimes later but don't give up, cause if you do then you let the

disease win and we can't let that happen. I have been going thru

alot of pain I am not only taking the regular meds used to fight

this but I have been constantly taking vicodin and soma for pain

during the past two months. It seems to be getting worse, but I

have a very competitive edge and I am not about to give up. Anyways

stay in touch and try to stay positive by the way where exactly do

you live? I used to work doing seasonal field work up in that area

as a matter of fact my oldest son was born in Fairfield,CA. maybe we

could e-mail each other.

Again welcome and keep the faith. HUGS ~ROSA~

-- In , " advoc84kids " <fmt2002@c...> wrote:

>

>

> Hello, My name is Faith. I am 44 years old. I am newly diagnosed

with

> autoimmune arthritis. I am from N.California ( about 50 miles

south

> of sacramento) and wondering if there are local support groups or

any

> local members from my area.

>

> I currently am in pretty severe pain in multiple joints of my

feet,

> ankles, knees, wrists, hands/fingers, neck and shoulder. I am

> awaiting a referral to a rheumatologist. Initial tests show I have

a

> significantly high rheumatoid factor among other things. I have

been

> started on Celebrex, also taking vicodin, awaiting that

appointment.

>

> I can't imagine feeling like this the rest of my life. How do you

all

> cope?

>

> Faith

[Guest guest]

Dear Faith,

I am very behind on my e-mails due to hyperbaric oxygen treatment for a

non-healing wound. BUT - I have to go now...where do you live? I think we live

ins the same town or close. I live in Stockton, CA - if you feel comfortable -

please let me know,

Gentle hugs,

Carol M. in CA

[Guest guest]

Dear Faith,

I am very behind on my e-mails due to hyperbaric oxygen treatment for a

non-healing wound. BUT - I have to go now...where do you live? I think we live

ins the same town or close. I live in Stockton, CA - if you feel comfortable -

please let me know,

Gentle hugs,

Carol M. in CA

[Guest guest]

Dear Faith,

Wow - my daughter lives in Lodi and as you know - Stockton is only a southern

suburb away. I apologize for not knowing more about what you have posted,

this holiday season has really gotten away from me and I have 743 messages in my

in box.

After I was diagnosed by my internist I was referred to Dr. Utz, at

Stanford Medical Center. I know it is a long drive when you are hurting, but if

your insurance allows it, he is absolutely wonderful! He does co-ordinate with

my internist, so my medical care is good. When I went to him I could hardly

walk across the street, pain and fatigue were defeating me. Thru very " "

discussions on medications, I am truly as good as I can be and able to enjoy

my retired life.

Please feel free to contact me directly if you would like, I am on my third

year of this RA journey and considering all that has been thrown at me, doing

pretty good.

Gentle Hugs & prayers,

Carol M. in CA

[Guest guest]

Dear Faith,

Wow - my daughter lives in Lodi and as you know - Stockton is only a southern

suburb away. I apologize for not knowing more about what you have posted,

this holiday season has really gotten away from me and I have 743 messages in my

in box.

After I was diagnosed by my internist I was referred to Dr. Utz, at

Stanford Medical Center. I know it is a long drive when you are hurting, but if

your insurance allows it, he is absolutely wonderful! He does co-ordinate with

my internist, so my medical care is good. When I went to him I could hardly

walk across the street, pain and fatigue were defeating me. Thru very " "

discussions on medications, I am truly as good as I can be and able to enjoy

my retired life.

Please feel free to contact me directly if you would like, I am on my third

year of this RA journey and considering all that has been thrown at me, doing

pretty good.

Gentle Hugs & prayers,

Carol M. in CA

[Guest guest]

carol I live in Lodi..who is your rheumatologist?

-------------- Original message --------------

Dear Faith,

I am very behind on my e-mails due to hyperbaric oxygen treatment for a

non-healing wound. BUT - I have to go now...where do you live? I think we live

ins the same town or close. I live in Stockton, CA - if you feel comfortable -

please let me know,

Gentle hugs,

Carol M. in CA

[Guest guest]

carol I live in Lodi..who is your rheumatologist?

-------------- Original message --------------

Dear Faith,

I am very behind on my e-mails due to hyperbaric oxygen treatment for a

non-healing wound. BUT - I have to go now...where do you live? I think we live

ins the same town or close. I live in Stockton, CA - if you feel comfortable -

please let me know,

Gentle hugs,

Carol M. in CA

[Guest guest]

THANKS Carol... we are close. I have an appointment with a dr at UC Med

Center..I will see how that goes.

Hope we can keep up with each other.

A little about myself. I am 44 years old, married, 2 boys 18 and 22. The 22 year

old is in Iraq, he is the Marines.

I started having severe joint problems in early december. I am currently very

bummed up... this is affecting most of my joints. I am unable to get out or do

much of anything. I am gald to hear of your treatment success... I hope I am so

fortunate.

Lets talk again soon,

faith

-------------- Original message --------------

Dear Faith,

Wow - my daughter lives in Lodi and as you know - Stockton is only a southern

suburb away. I apologize for not knowing more about what you have posted,

this holiday season has really gotten away from me and I have 743 messages in my

in box.

After I was diagnosed by my internist I was referred to Dr. Utz, at

Stanford Medical Center. I know it is a long drive when you are hurting, but if

your insurance allows it, he is absolutely wonderful! He does co-ordinate with

my internist, so my medical care is good. When I went to him I could hardly

walk across the street, pain and fatigue were defeating me. Thru very " "

discussions on medications, I am truly as good as I can be and able to enjoy

my retired life.

Please feel free to contact me directly if you would like, I am on my third

year of this RA journey and considering all that has been thrown at me, doing

pretty good.

Gentle Hugs & prayers,

Carol M. in CA

[Guest guest]

THANKS Carol... we are close. I have an appointment with a dr at UC Med

Center..I will see how that goes.

Hope we can keep up with each other.

A little about myself. I am 44 years old, married, 2 boys 18 and 22. The 22 year

old is in Iraq, he is the Marines.

I started having severe joint problems in early december. I am currently very

bummed up... this is affecting most of my joints. I am unable to get out or do

much of anything. I am gald to hear of your treatment success... I hope I am so

fortunate.

Lets talk again soon,

faith

-------------- Original message --------------

Dear Faith,

Wow - my daughter lives in Lodi and as you know - Stockton is only a southern

suburb away. I apologize for not knowing more about what you have posted,

this holiday season has really gotten away from me and I have 743 messages in my

in box.

After I was diagnosed by my internist I was referred to Dr. Utz, at

Stanford Medical Center. I know it is a long drive when you are hurting, but if

your insurance allows it, he is absolutely wonderful! He does co-ordinate with

my internist, so my medical care is good. When I went to him I could hardly

walk across the street, pain and fatigue were defeating me. Thru very " "

discussions on medications, I am truly as good as I can be and able to enjoy

my retired life.

Please feel free to contact me directly if you would like, I am on my third

year of this RA journey and considering all that has been thrown at me, doing

pretty good.

Gentle Hugs & prayers,

Carol M. in CA

[Guest guest]

THANKS Carol... we are close. I have an appointment with a dr at UC Med

Center..I will see how that goes.

Hope we can keep up with each other.

A little about myself. I am 44 years old, married, 2 boys 18 and 22. The 22 year

old is in Iraq, he is the Marines.

I started having severe joint problems in early december. I am currently very

bummed up... this is affecting most of my joints. I am unable to get out or do

much of anything. I am gald to hear of your treatment success... I hope I am so

fortunate.

Lets talk again soon,

faith

-------------- Original message --------------

Dear Faith,

Wow - my daughter lives in Lodi and as you know - Stockton is only a southern

suburb away. I apologize for not knowing more about what you have posted,

this holiday season has really gotten away from me and I have 743 messages in my

in box.

After I was diagnosed by my internist I was referred to Dr. Utz, at

Stanford Medical Center. I know it is a long drive when you are hurting, but if

your insurance allows it, he is absolutely wonderful! He does co-ordinate with

my internist, so my medical care is good. When I went to him I could hardly

walk across the street, pain and fatigue were defeating me. Thru very " "

discussions on medications, I am truly as good as I can be and able to enjoy

my retired life.

Please feel free to contact me directly if you would like, I am on my third

year of this RA journey and considering all that has been thrown at me, doing

pretty good.

Gentle Hugs & prayers,

Carol M. in CA

[Guest guest]

THANKS Carol... we are close. I have an appointment with a dr at UC Med

Center..I will see how that goes.

Hope we can keep up with each other.

A little about myself. I am 44 years old, married, 2 boys 18 and 22. The 22 year

old is in Iraq, he is the Marines.

I started having severe joint problems in early december. I am currently very

bummed up... this is affecting most of my joints. I am unable to get out or do

much of anything. I am gald to hear of your treatment success... I hope I am so

fortunate.

Lets talk again soon,

faith

-------------- Original message --------------

Dear Faith,

Wow - my daughter lives in Lodi and as you know - Stockton is only a southern

suburb away. I apologize for not knowing more about what you have posted,

this holiday season has really gotten away from me and I have 743 messages in my

in box.

After I was diagnosed by my internist I was referred to Dr. Utz, at

Stanford Medical Center. I know it is a long drive when you are hurting, but if

your insurance allows it, he is absolutely wonderful! He does co-ordinate with

my internist, so my medical care is good. When I went to him I could hardly

walk across the street, pain and fatigue were defeating me. Thru very " "

discussions on medications, I am truly as good as I can be and able to enjoy

my retired life.

Please feel free to contact me directly if you would like, I am on my third

year of this RA journey and considering all that has been thrown at me, doing

pretty good.

Gentle Hugs & prayers,

Carol M. in CA