Guest guest Posted April 13, 2006 Report Share Posted April 13, 2006 Hi Bonnie.... That's great that your dr has talked about the panic attacks with you. I know what you're saying about how others just don't quite understand our pain and disease. My sister would say...just exercise... I don't think she had ever read anything about rheumatoid arthritis...if she doesn't have it...it's not important. But she will give her two cents worth anyway. Anyway, my understands pretty much. Though i know it's trying to him when I ask him to open this up or others little tasks that I just can't do. My fingers are not very good anymore and I'm forever dropping things. I told Dave that everyday I have pain....sometimes less pain sometimes more. We live with pain. The orthopedic surgeon I had talked to about my feet said that he finds rheumatoid arthritis sufferers can tolerate so much more pain than the normal person because we are used to it. That's true. I mentioned to that if he could just be on a 24 hr rheumatoid arthritis day himself....ranging from less pain to a major flare...he would understand better. Wish our drs could do that too. Just 24 hrs cause I wouldn't wish more on anyone. My aunt has r/a, she is in a wheelchair at 86. My mom had r/a but she passed before any real damage came about.... I think she was diagnosed at 57 but she died of heart problems at 59. My daughter thinks she may be getting it everytime her fingers are sore. I pray not. So, hang in there. Hope you can get some relief. Hugs..a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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