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Hello

I am from Texas and I am 45. I was diagnosed with RA in Feb of

this year after having 17 knee surgeries and one knee replaced in Sept

of 07. After more pain in various joints was diagnosed and placed on

Methotrexate, did not get any relief and Dr did not want to be more

aggressive, didn't like her anyway didn't return ophone calls.

Switched to different Dr in July like better, diagnosed also with

psoriatic arthritis and ankylosing spondlytis. Started enbrel 2 weeks

ago hoping for improvement. Have pain in fingers, low back, shoulders,

knees, ankles feet and toes at different times and times and to

different degrees. Can't sleep if I hurt, not sleeping much. Causing

fatigue and stress. Also have an immune deficiency that requires Sub

Q infusion once a week of immunoglobulin. Money is tight, have two

kids in college and a 9 and 5 yr old that I homeschool, need to work

but can't due to fatigue and pain. Husband doesn't really understand.

Thinking of trying to file for disabilty.