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Hi,

I am waiting today for my second RA Factor reading but I have a bad feeling it

will be quite elevated. I'll post when I know.

In the meantime, I've been doing a lot of reading because if this factor is

elevated, the doc is sending me on to the rheumy and I want to be informed

before I get there.

I'm totally educationally confused - that's what I call it. I see both sides to

the pro-medicines and the pro-natural treatments. I agree = everyone has to do

what they can do for their own bodies. I also see that sometimes meds and the

risk they bring are worth it if it means you can actually enjoy life now. My

husband is urging me to really look deep into the natural side of things and so

far the main thing I've come up with is just what a said - change of diet.

I'm sure you all have read all the books too.

It's a confusing place to be and one I never ever dreamed I'd find myself in.

I'm grateful for all of you here,

Kath

If you find a way for our body to heal itself, please share. I¹ve tried so

many things in my 25+ years with this disease. Eliminating meat and dairy

were beneficial to me. Wheat allergy is known to cause joint pain that

mimics RA, so some have gone on a wheat free diet. It is very difficult

since wheat is hidden in so many foods. Fasting has been known to alleviate

RA symptoms and that is why it is thought there could be a connection

between RA and food. I¹ve read so many theories, tried so many of them, but

only my Enbrel has been truly helpful. I started it shortly after it was

approved in 98, and am lucky to have had no problems. All the DMARDs have

potential side effects and yes, they scare me. But I¹ve lost to many joints

to risk loosing more. Everyone has to make the choice of what risks they

are willing to take.

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