Newly dx with RA - and scared spitless

[Guest guest]

There doesn't seem to be a lot of activity in this group, but I'll post anyway

because I could use some encouragement instead of what I'm reading about on the

internet. I have recently been dx with RA and am feeling very overwhelmed with

this news (I'm almost 38).

Are there times that the pain goes away? Are there days when I won't think

about having RA? Can I still go hiking, skiing, and biking with my kids (we

have 5 little ones and we are an active outdoors kind of family)? Will I ever

be able to exercise again without it flaming up my joints in my feet, ankles,

hands, wrists and fingers? Can I still train for the triathlon I want to do?

Are there any meds I can be on that don't have side effects? Will I be on meds

forever?

The future seems sad right now....pain, medications, doctors appointments,

treatments, disability....is there anything bright to look ahead to with RA?

Thanks for your help. I really do appreciate it.

[Guest guest]

Hi ..

To be dx’d with something that has potential to cause many

physical problems is very scarey and overwhelming. RA progresses differently in

a person.

I was dx’d with RA and have a 4 yr old daughter and an 8

yr old boy who has autism and brain damage from being shaken as an

infant. When we were told he also has Autism, I was so overwhelmed and

scared for him. Autism has so many connotations. I finally took a stand

and decided to deal with each issue as it came up. Recently, I heard ‘I

love you” from him. I focus on today.

Since I am an older mom in my 50’s, the RA really scared

me as I already have other health issues and want to play with my kids. It

seems that flaxseed and fish oil help immensely and drinking a tea with apple

cider vinegar and water have really helped. It has been almost 2 years and I

take nothing from dr.

At first, I was online constantly looking up things on it. I did

the same thing with my hubby on his liver and it almost ate me up I had myself

in constant panic.

It sounds as if you are in pain and I am so sorry. Are you

able to talk with your family and discuss what is happening? As far as your

questions go, think what you want to see happen and take baby steps towards

your goals.

This is a very encouraging group who knows your pain, fears,

aloneness, frustrations, etc.

I hope this helps.

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There doesn't seem to be a lot of activity in this group, but

I'll post anyway because I could use some encouragement instead of what I'm

reading about on the internet. I have recently been dx with RA and am feeling

very overwhelmed with this news (I'm almost 38).

Are there times that the pain goes away? Are there days when I won't think

about having RA? Can I still go hiking, skiing, and biking with my kids (we

have 5 little ones and we are an active outdoors kind of family)? Will I ever

be able to exercise again without it flaming up my joints in my feet, ankles,

hands, wrists and fingers? Can I still train for the triathlon I want to do?

Are there any meds I can be on that don't have side effects? Will I be on meds

forever?

The future seems sad right now....pain, medications, doctors appointments,

treatments, disability....is there anything bright to look ahead to with RA?

Thanks for your help. I really do appreciate it.

[Guest guest]

Hello and thanks for sharing my prayers are with you and your family. Just don,t think about the bad focus on the good. And keep the e-mails coming.

From: <Mom2Braxton@...>Subject: Re:Newly dx with RA - and scared spitlessRheumatoid Arthritis Date: Thursday, April 16, 2009, 8:10 PM

Hi ..

To be dx’d with something that has potential to cause many physical problems is very scarey and overwhelming. RA progresses differently in a person.

I was dx’d with RA and have a 4 yr old daughter and an 8 yr old boy who has autism and brain damage from being shaken as an infant. When we were told he also has Autism, I was so overwhelmed and scared for him. Autism has so many connotations. I finally took a stand and decided to deal with each issue as it came up. Recently, I heard ‘I love you†from him. I focus on today.

Since I am an older mom in my 50’s, the RA really scared me as I already have other health issues and want to play with my kids. It seems that flaxseed and fish oil help immensely and drinking a tea with apple cider vinegar and water have really helped. It has been almost 2 years and I take nothing from dr.

At first, I was online constantly looking up things on it. I did the same thing with my hubby on his liver and it almost ate me up I had myself in constant panic.

It sounds as if you are in pain and I am so sorry. Are you able to talk with your family and discuss what is happening? As far as your questions go, think what you want to see happen and take baby steps towards your goals.

This is a very encouraging group who knows your pain, fears, aloneness, frustrations, etc.

I hope this helps.

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There doesn't seem to be a lot of activity in this group, but I'll post anyway because I could use some encouragement instead of what I'm reading about on the internet. I have recently been dx with RA and am feeling very overwhelmed with this news (I'm almost 38).Are there times that the pain goes away? Are there days when I won't think about having RA? Can I still go hiking, skiing, and biking with my kids (we have 5 little ones and we are an active outdoors kind of family)? Will I ever be able to exercise again without it flaming up my joints in my feet, ankles, hands, wrists and fingers? Can I still train for the triathlon I want to do? Are there any meds I can be on that don't have side effects? Will I be on meds forever? The future seems sad right now....pain, medications, doctors appointments, treatments, disability.. ..is there anything bright to look ahead to with

RA?Thanks for your help. I really do appreciate it.