Re Newly diagnosed with RA

February 2, 2005

Carissa,

I, too, was diagnosed young. I was in my early 20's when I started with knee

pain. I had just recently graduated from college and was looking forward to

starting my life in a very active and physically demanding job. I was unable to

do the job that I had gone to school for and ended up working as a security

officer for several years. It was very depressing at that time (and still is

from time to time) but I am doing well. I am on medications that have helped

very much. I've been very lucky - I suffered few side effects from all of the

meds I've been on. I am about to graduate from a graduate program that is

physically demanding and VERY time consuming. My younger classmates (most of

whcih are 10 years younger than me) had a very difficult time surviving school

(we lost 6 out of 32 people) but I still managed to survive too. I am now 33

and my biggest problem is all of the weight gain.

I am happy to answer ANY questions that you may have. I don't always find the

time to read all of the posts, so feel free to email me personally. I'm also on

instant messaging if anyone wants to chat with me there IM-- nlmck1551.

email nlmck1551@...

This is a great place to be for support and aswers to your questions.

Let me know how I can help,

Message: 8

Date: Wed, 02 Feb 2005 02:39:14 -0000

From: " cneupie " <carissaneupert@...>

Subject: Newly Diagnosed with RA

Hello -

I have been recently diagnosed with RA. I am only 26 and am

depressed about the diagnosis. Is there anyone else who was

diagnosed young and doing well with whom I could chat?

Thanks!

Carissa

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