intro and query re diagnosis and alternative approaches

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Hello all,

I have been following the list for a little while, and thought it was

time to introduce myself. I apreciate this list and the courage and

support expressed. I am 42 and have joint pain on and off over the

years, and am currently in a particularly tough episode of knee pain,

and sometimes hip and shoulder pain too for the last couple of years,

and has become comepletely debilitating. My activity level has

become greatly reduced, and now my muscles are atrophying, which

can't be helping anything. My doctor is now considering a diagnosis

of seronegative RA. There is a family history of RA. I don't know

what to think. I'm not ready to try medication, and am trying a

bunch of alternative approaches instead. I'm taking a million

supplements, and seeing various healers. I'd be interested to know

what others have tried. Has anyone tried Bioset? And how about

detox foot baths? Thank you so much for this forum.

Molly