Guest guest Posted August 23, 2005 Report Share Posted August 23, 2005 Hi, I was just diagnosed with RA last week. I am very scared and confused at this point. I go back to the doctor to discuss treatment options soon. I am still in the feel sorry for myself and denial stage, but I'm sure I will get past this feeling. I am thirty years old and just got married last month. I thought planning a wedding was stressful and know I can see I have much more serious and real problems ahead of me. I have been taking pain medicine which helps, but does not make me feel 100%. This disease is strange. I can't believe I feel healthy my whole life and just wake up with a sore joint in two fingers one day. I just thought I had slept on it, but soon knew I had a serious problem when I couldn't extend my arm all the way. A year later I couldn't pull my body out of bed or lift my arms to do my hair or put a shirt on. This is when I started on the medication. I spent last evening crying. I don't know anyone with RA and would love someone to talk to or give any advice. Thanks a lot, Lisie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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