Hello , Tawny, and Others

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Hello,

I am new to the group too and new to RA. I am pretty sure I have it

or something very closely related to RA--I responded well to the

steroid medicine my dr. perscribed for a " flare up " . But now I am

off the steroid, and the pain is back again!!! I don't go to the

rheumatologist until January 2004...so until then I need to be

patient. I am starting to take the Chondroitin and Glucosamine.

Also I am taking Fish Oil. How much are any of you taking--what is

the dosage?

I now wear " long johns " on my legs, it keeps them warmer, so I can

move around better. I use a heating pad and am trying out

a " therabeads " pad (you just stick it in the microwave to heat it

up).

I am taking naproxen but am not sure how safe that is either???

Are any of you on special diets? Or have found that certain foods

have an effect?

I am also considering chiropractic, any experience with that?

I am also a little confused because sometimes I get pain in my lower

leg muscle--if RA is in the joints, why am I getting pain in my

lower leg?

As you can see I have a long list of questions...I just wish I had

more answers!!!

P.S. I have a 15 month old adopted son so I can't let RA slow me

down.

J Sala

in Pennsyvlania