I'm New

[Guest guest]

My name is a and i am a 32 year old newly engaged women from British

Columbia Canada, i was DX with rheumatoid arthritis last thrusday. i am

scared and etc. looking for more info on it. i also have Type 2 diabetes,

hypothyroid, PCOS, osteoarthritis and lots more

Thanks for any help advance

a

[Guest guest]

Hi a, I'm sure you'll like the group, it's a great source of support and

information.

I'm sorry to hear of the loss of your mother, that must have been very hard.

Kate F

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From: Marti M <mhmilligan1977@...>

Sent: Sun, March 7, 2010 9:26:01 AM

Subject: Re: [ ] I'm New

 

> Hi Kate

>

> Thanks for the welcome, and I don't know have any family members with RA,

> PCOS or the thyroid conditions. i cannot ask my mom as she passed away 8

> years ago. my mom was only 41 when she passed away. for my management i am

> on Synthroid, Lantus insulin, diamon and medroxy and other meds too

>

> Hugs

> a

>

>

[Guest guest]

Jillian,

I was diagnosed in March 2009 with RA. Interestingly enough, I had pneumonia in

December 2008 and had symptoms of RA very quickly after my illness, but didn't

realize it was RA. I wonder if there is a connection?

Heidi in Denver

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From: Jillian Hunnable <jillian_hunnable@...>

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Sent: Tue, March 8, 2011 3:53:57 AM

Subject: [ ] I'm new

Hi, I've just joined.I've been diagnosed for nearly 2 years now and was

considered 'in remission' as of November 2010. This winter (January) I got

pneumonia. As a resut of the infection my RA was reignited. I had no idea this

could happen and consequently lost time contacting my rheumatologist. Did

anybody out there-besides rhematologists- know this?Should it be more common

knowledge? thanx, Jillian