trying not to be in Denial

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Hi I am new to the board. I am 50 years old. I was dianosed wirh RA

about 3 to 5 years ago. This last winter it was really bad I could

hardly walk. There isn't a support group in our area and I would like

to communicate with others that have similar problems. Questions I have

does your inflammation move to different parts of your body? Like one

day it might be your feet next day your jaw? Some mornings I wake up

with this huge headache like a sinus headache most of the time after my

walk it goes away. I am on methotrexate 6 pills once a week. About

3months ago on 15mg of predizone. The predizone does wonders scared of

side effects. I have gotton myself down to 7mg. Pain is mannageable.

Last Sept. I had the lapband weight loss surgery and have loss 72lbs.

I'm sure that helps the RA. I have been trying to tell myself I don't

have it. But Dr. said sounds like you are trying to make a deal with

your body. He said he was glad to see my determation but I will always

have RA. Marilyn