just found out

[Guest guest]

I just found out this week I have rheumatoid arthritis and I am trying

to remain calm about it. Does anyone have any ideas on what helps the

most with pain?

[Editor's Note: One size does not fit all and one medication does not work for

all people. There are two things more important than controlling pain, and they

are controlling the inflamation and swelling that causes the pain AND slowing

the progression of the disease. There are a number of medications that work

wonderfully for SOME people. None of these meds, however, is guaranteed to work

for you, and they all come with potential side effects. It is therefore

critically important that you work with a rheumatologist who will help you find

the right medications for you. Kathy F.]