Guest guest Posted September 6, 2007 Report Share Posted September 6, 2007 hello- I am new to this group, not sure where to begin or what may be going on- early in July I has swelling on my jawline when I would eat, wierd- so I went to pcp- ordered blood work to make sure things were okay- came back with a RF factor of 75- my ESR rate was 5, so she says I have RA, referred me to a rhummy doctor- can't get in until October. so I have been doing research online- which is pretty scary when you see the complications of what RA can do...I do not have any of the other symptoms that are listed on line and feel fine- so I am so confused- I am 30 years old and I have an 18 month old son, and we were thinking of having another soon, but now I don't know what to do or think, I keep having thoughts of how my life is going to change... glad to have found this group, and if anyone has any feedback as to how high RA factors are and what symptoms you were having that led you to the doctor would be great. just feeling a bit overwhelemed with this news- have confided with my husband but no one else until I see the rhummy doctor so I am feeling a bit alone about all of this... thanks in advance for any feedback! Sara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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