Guest guest Posted April 6, 2005 Report Share Posted April 6, 2005 Hi! My name is le and I am new to this web site and to RA. My Rheumatologist recommended I find a support group to talk to about learning to deal with a chronic illness. There are not any meetings in my area, so here I am searching the net for others like me. I am 30 years old and I was diagnosed with RA 5 months ago. I am taking methotrexate only right now but it is not working at all. My sed rate is escalating and the pain is no better.She wants to add another medication next month if there is no change. I can't remember the name of it, but it is a drug that acts similarly to methotrexate. I am a senior at Miami University-Ohio majoring in early childhood education and it is truly a battle to get out of bed right now. I think focusing on my education is keeping me going right now, and my daughter who is 10. I find it hard to believe that I am having to deal with this as young as I am. Last week I recieved a permanent disability placard for my car, wow that was hard! But it made my commute to the campus easier today. The walking was killing me! I currently have RA in my hips, ankles, feet, knees (she thinks) and my feet. I hope you all don't mind this long message, and I look forward to talking with anyone who can relate and hearing helpful information or about resources for learning how to cope. I am not coping very well right now, and my husband doesn't acknowledge that I am sick and suffering. I think it is because it is something he can't see. Hope to hear from you, and I hope everyone is enjoying the beautiful weather, at least it is in Ohio! le Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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