New here, too & RLS

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Hi Everyone,

I'm new here, too, and I'm really impressed by this group. You all are

so brave in the face of such debilitating pain.

I'll be making my first appointment with a rheumatolgist next week after

a flare up last week that left me useless for three days. Until now, RA

for me has mainly been fatigue and general achiness, and I've opted for

no treatment besides trying to watch what I eat and lose weight.

I was curious about reading the recent postings about restless leg

syndrome. Is that a common problem with RA? I've had RLS all my life

(and finally know what to call it...I called it " dancing feet " for the

longest time). Anyway, I've found that when I don't eat sugar the RLS

disappears. It doesn't take much chocolate (etc.) to bring it back,

either.

Sue