Guest guest Posted March 22, 2008 Report Share Posted March 22, 2008 Hello I am 39 and have two gorgeous 7 month boys. However as I suspect many people here did I have developed symptoms of RA 3 months after they were born. My grandmother had v bad RA so there is a family history. I have had bloods taken and am waiting for the results in 2 weeks time. I wanted to know of there were any questions or matters that you experts think it important to discuss with my GP if the diagnosis comes back positive. I live in UK so any UK based advice welcome as well. I hope I will get referred to a rheumatologist and if not I think I should insist on it. Though my GP is very good and I am sure he will want to do the best for me. Also are there any supplements that people have had success with e.g. glucosamine, shondritin, omega oils, etc. Unfortunately due to a history of stomach ulcers I cannot take NSAIDs so ibuprofen is out of the question for me, so not sure wht they will do about that. My symptoms started 3 months post partum, pain in my feet after resting or sleepinf which goes with use of the feet. this then moved onto ankle pain, finger pain and wrist pain. Anyway I am trying not to think about how bad it could get and am just enjoying being with my little lovely boys. But a bit of knowledge at this early stge is important so I am trying to educate myself, so any advice appreciated. thanks Alison Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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