Wonderful Medical Advances WAS Re: Some Info

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***Good luck Mostafa. As devestating as it is to be diagnosed with

such an illness at such a young age, please try to keep in mind that

we are actually fortunate to be born at a time of such wonderful

medical advances.***

Amen ! I have a family history of RA. My grandfather was

bedridden and always in severe pain. My father had RA and wasn't

bedridden, but did have a lot of pain, joint damager, and limited

use of of arm. He was able to hold down a full-time job. I'm so glad

to be born in a day with good medicine for pain and meds that stop

joint damage. I shouldn't (though you never know) ever be bedridden

like my grandfather or have as bad joint damage as my father.

With that said, there are still trials with being dx with RA today.

And, I think it takes time to accept the illness and find the right

meds to deal with the pain.

Jean