Guest guest Posted September 28, 2009 Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 Hi everyone. I am 36 yrs old and just recently diagnosed with RA. I asked my mom if I had ever had any problems back when I was younger and I may have had it when I was 6 or 7 years old. But back then our doctor never did anything about anything So here I am having serious flare ups and in so much pain. Have horrible migraines, joint swelling, on NSAIDs, using heating pads to help with pain. Just starting into any type of treatment. I am scared and have no knowledge about any of this! I dont know what to expect. I don't know what type of drugs to even talk to my rheumatologist about or what available treatments are out there. My husband is, bless his heart, trying to understand everything. He has been there during my serious migraines, and hates to see me in pain. And now this! He feels helpless b/c he doesnt know how to help, and I don't know what to do either! Can anyone offer me any suggestions? Are there any alternative type therapies out there to help? I really don't want to take drugs but understand if I have to, I will. Thanks, Mandi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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