Guest guest Posted March 15, 2005 Report Share Posted March 15, 2005 Good morning-- It took me awhile to find a group like this, but I'm ready now to hear anything and everything, and am hopeful about finding support and being able to offer some. Briefly-- I was diagnosed with RA just over a year ago, after pain in my feet got so bad I finally sought an answer. Three years ago I had severe Lymes Disease, and I thought it was back. Shortly after the RA diagnosis, my hands became affected, and I have pain throughout my body at this time. Started methotrexate, then added enbrel (no improvement) then methotrexate/humira, then just humira. All the meds make me suseptible to cold and bronchitis, so I frankly hate them! I take painkillers to get through my days, and have stopped working at my traditional job for the time being (I also have a farm). I've seen a nutritionist and implemented her ideas, have gone to PT and am at the pool three times a week, my husband built me a sauna, and I am so focused on feeling better! Nothing, yet, though-- and I'm at a point of desperation. My lupus tests are now positive, and the second opinion rheumatologist says I also have fibromyalgia. ???????? My sleep is very poor unless I am very drugged up, which bothers me too. I have three daughters, an alpaca farm, and I teach spinning and weaving classes, so remaining physical is important to me! That's about it-- I'm looking for ideas, suggestions, what's worked for others, and general support. I look forward to getting to know you folks. Sincerely, Kirsten Minnesota Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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