Guest guest Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 Hello to you all! I am a 28 yr. old woman from KS. I have recently been diagnosed with RA. I have fought with that diagnosis for about 6-8 months because nothing was showing up in my blood work and part of me still does not want to believe it. I do have a lengthy family history of SEVER RA so I know I should not be surprised, but because of my family history I am having a hard time thinking about what my future holds. At this point I am just learning the lingo and I am currently wondering if I am in the middle of a flare up since in the last 2-3 weeks I have started up again with swelling and pain after it had kind of gone away? I have been on Plaquenil(?) and for approx. 6 months and I have just received a second opinion. Both doctors agree whole-heartedly on everything including starting me on Methotrexate. I am very fearful of any drug past plaquenil since I have seen many of the complications and side effects these drugs can cause. In fact my father has had almost EVERY worst case scenerio you can imagine from nearly every drug on the market. I don't know that I have a question here I guess I just need to find " someone " besides my Dr. who can help me talk through some of this. My hubby is a great listener but I need someone who understands what I am saying, and talking to my father is out of the question. (It's a long story). Does anyone one have anything good to offer me?? Amy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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