Dana

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Hi,

I'm Kath - have missed a few posts because I was gone but saw one of yours and

thought I'd best say hi.

I'm new here too - my RA factor was 25 and my SED rate is normal also, but they

think I surely have RA because of the symptoms and the factor. I am scheduled

for a rheumy doctor appt. in August but I'm trying to call my doc and get a

different doctor so I can maybe get in earlier!! From what I've learned here,

you should not wait that long before seeing a doctor. At that date, it'll be

three months with the RA symptoms.

I'm taking a low dose of prednisone just so I can sleep at night. I have carpal

tunnel really really bad and it is from the RA. With the prednisone, I can

sleep and type. Ahh - I dread any worse symptoms. My knees hurt a little if I

don't take the meds. And also my ankles and fingers swell horribly. What are

your symptoms at this point?

I'm doing a lot of study into hormones and RA and diet. I am reading " The

Maker's Diet " by Jordan Rubin and I think it is going to be a big help.

I'm married 25 years, mom to three young adult sons and one daughter-in-law and

I am a freelance writer.

Hugs, Kath