Guest guest Posted August 1, 2006 Report Share Posted August 1, 2006 Hi, I just found this support group and thought I would say " HI " . I was diagnosed with RA 2 weeks ago . I haven't been to the Arthritis Doc yet. When I went to my family Dr and told her about the problems with achy joints and neck . I thought she would tell me it was a normal part of aging. Instead she has me get some blood work and an MRI. Both tests came back showing problems. The blood work RA+ and the MRI hernaited disk with nerve compression. I have been to a Neuro Surgeon this last week. He diagnosed me with Degenerative disk disease. With two herniated disk. My question is this... Will I ever get good news again? I have so many questions running through my head. I don't know weather to cry or get mad. This week I go to 2 more specialist. One for my neck and the Arthritis Dr. I feel like my life is doomed. Will I beable to take care of my kids when they hit thier teenage years ? My youngest are 5 & 6. How can I live for another 40 some years with this amount of pain and limited movement in my joints? And how do people deal with this when your the only one in your family that has this disease? My Mom is so quiet when I talk to her about it.Like if she admits I have it , it will kill her. I'm sorry for the lengthy massage. Kim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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