Hello I am new here and need some advice

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Hello my name is Carol

I am a 34y with Rheumotoid. I have been so fortunate that I have a

wonderful internist, however I am having a problem finding a

Rheumatologist I feel comfortable with. I am going to a new on at IU

med center in Indianapolis next Tues. I pray she is good!!! My pain

has been so out of control and my sed rate shot up to 76 last week.

Sometimes I feel like I want my legs cut off. I am currently taking

Sulfasalazine and Percocet for pain. I have tried all the long acting

opiods like oxycontin, etc. I sweat so bad while taking them that I

cannot deal with it. Is anyone here having great luck with a different

pain med? And I am looking to find what type of rheumatoid meds have

been a lifesaver for anyone. I feel like I have no life and I try to

be normal around my kids but I need to lay down so much I feel like I

am not doing my best to hide it from them. My boys and my husband get

me through the rough days though. I dont know what I would do without

them. I am very fortunate when it comes to family support. Does this

disease ever get tolerable? I feel like I can only have 2 good weeks

at a time. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Take care!!!