Guest guest Posted September 7, 2004 Report Share Posted September 7, 2004 HI! I have just been diagnosed with RA after 4 months. Within this period of time, I struggled to maintain my job which I had just begun this April. I lost the struggle last Monday with an letter from my primary doctor stating that I could no longer work. I have just begun a treatment including Prednisone, 10MG/day and Plaquaril 2x/day. I began the Prednisone in June at 40MG with no diagnosis; but just began the Plaquaril last Friday. Still having difficulty with typing -- but I can get out of bed and up and down from a couch or chair. It appears to have attacked my body from my toes to my neck - which makes moving my head difficult. Just need a little support. Six months ago I was running and participating in triathlones. I am now going to lose my job because I was not working for a year. So the family leave act doesn't apply to me. Just looing for some support and information on how others have managed to get through the diagnostic and stabilizing process of this disease. Beth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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