newbie from the northeast

[Guest guest]

Good morning, I am not sure where to start or what to right, but I'll

give it the ol' college try:

I am 38 years this fall, athletic, and overall of good health: was

diagnosed with RA when I was a young child, but never really had a

flare up. Six weeks ago that all changed. I have had chronic aching /

stiffness in my knees, elbows, hands, fingers, hips; sudden onset of

fatigue (which brings about moments where my brain gets foggy). My PCP

has sent me off for a full on-slaught of blood works and x-rays just be

sure what is going on (although he seems to think this is just a

moderate flare up).

The whole episode is very troubling to me and I am now looking for a

good support group that will assist me keeping active, both mentally

and physically.

Looking forward to 'meeting' everyone;

I am

Suzanne