Guest guest Posted May 18, 2004 Report Share Posted May 18, 2004 Anyone have any references on the effects and complications that arise from RA untreated for over 10 years? As I have posted in the group when I first joined, I had found out the military and VA had known about it since 1991 and never told me or treated me. I never knew what was wrong with me and thought if I told a Dr. all of my symptoms and problems, he would think I was a hypochondriac. For the past 8 months or so, it seems like everything has gone haywire, lungs, blood pressure, back , neck, hips, and side effects of prednisone 25-40 mg per day for 8 months not to mention side effects from any of the other 13 meds I am on. Too bad I can't take the military or VA to court to answer for not telling me or treating me all these years. If they had, I probably wouldn't be in the shape I am today. Anyways, any references on untreated RA for over 10 yrs. and it's effects/complications would be helpful to me in my disability hearing next week.I HOPE :-) Rick www.whosyomama.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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