Guest guest Posted March 2, 2007 Report Share Posted March 2, 2007 I have had a lot of pain for years.. Mostly my back from A bad auto accident.. It seem a lot worse lately so my doctor did some blood tests Today I got a phone call that the test were positive for Rheumatoid arthritis.. That hit me hard I have always be Heathy except for my back pain and joint pain.. They want Me to see a specialist in Salt Lake City which is 300 miles From where I live in Wyoming.. I did some research on the net and it said that meds like Ibrophen, asprin and naprosen like what I already take Is what they subscribe.. And the other meds that are more long term meds to maybe keep it from getting worse have Terrible side effects.. I am not sure what to do.. I need to do more excersise and loose weight.. I am in a lot of pain the last 2 weeks.. I was on anti depressants for a long time.. And it seems like when I stopped the pain seemed to feel worse.. I don't now if there is a connection.. That perhaps the medication some how hid the pain.. I am 66 yrs old. And my husband and I have custody of 2 grandchildren 14 and 10.. As soon as the weather is better I think I will start going for walks with my chunky poodle who could use the walk also lol. Well sorry to be so wordy but I am a little confused on what to do.. And maybe what dietary things that may help.. Bet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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