Newly diagnosed

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I was diagnosed with RA last week. In the last week I

have had really bad pain. I was put on Ultram for pain

control. They are testing me for some other suspected

illnesses, one being slceroderma. Is it common to have

more than one type illness ? Any suggestions on where

to go for info would be appreciated. I also wondered

if anyone else's family members reacted oddly to the

fact you have RA ? My son said off hand today, " Well

I know other people who have arthritis and they do

alright , you make it sound like you are done and

can't do anything. " I'm keeping in mind he doesn't

have a clue to the pain of RA, and I hope he never

does , but is this a normal reaction ? Thanks for your

ears..

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