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Hello. I am new to the list. I have had RA for almost two years now.

My GP discovered it after a year of unexplained foot and joint pain, by

finding the RA factor in a blood test. My rheumatologist agrees. I am

experiencing pain in approximately 20 joints, hands and feet, elbows and

knees mostly. I am a vegetarian (have been for 20 years) and have been

trying to find alternative therapies for my pain. I have been eating an

ayurvedic diet, which has helped some. I live in a 40 year old home

with mold problems. I am trying to move to a home without a basement,

but the process is slow. And now the RA is really starting to affect my

quality of life with fatigue in addition to the joint pain. I homeschool

my two sons, ages 3 and 10, and help to support our family with dog

grooming. I just saw a rheumatologist last week and she wants me to

start on Methotrexate, 6 tabs a week. She also suggests I go on the

pill, as the methotrexate causes birth defects. I can't really afford

any further alternative therapies, my insurance won't cover them. I have

already tried chiropractic, acupressure, and panchukarma (cleansing diet,

massage, hot mist bath). I hate the thought of being on prescription

drugs for the rest of my life, I hate using the over-the-counter pain

relievers I'm using now, even if they aren't really helping so much

anymore. I could use some input from like minded folks. Thanks, Kathe

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