Tawny

[Guest guest]

Hey lady,

I can't speak as an expert on RA, only on Dercum's (and not too good

at that either!) but what I have learned is not to let the pain

define you. You are so many other things other than pain, and it's

hard to see that when you hurt so bad. Believe me, I do my share of

crying, because so far there really hasn't been a treatment found

that does more than slightly dull the pain. One " iffy " treatment

that 2 people are trying that is very expensive and most insurance

won't cover it, and they still don't know the outcome.

I know you are limited by finances and insurance, but what says

is true--sounds like you need to find another doctor, one who will

take your pain and concerns seriously. Take it one day at a time,

and try to look outside the pain for something good, even if it is

for a brief moment. It's the hand we've been dealt, and sometimes it

sucks (ok, MOST of the time it sucks!) but we've got to play it the

best we can. I'll keep you in my prayers,

Judi