ra?

Way back in the day, I was told I had RA. That is before they had the Blood work where they could check everything and see if it lead to RA. But then came other issues as I got older, and I knew it was way more than RA even before the Blood work was done, and then for a couple yrs. after, and never knew what it was. For me it took having severe chest pains which they thought was my heart to where I found it was actually Fibromyalga causing all the problems. But this is an older discussion and I am sure he has found out what is bothering him and doing the Best he can to keep things under control.

Dear dorannmwin, If this is RA, it happens to early to your husband. My mum is also diagnosed with RA and she is 50. Whatever it is, hope that he will recover with medications and consultations.

so sorry. this is quite serious if thats what it is. anyway, ive heard they have some really good meds these days, except some people cant take it but on the bright side as bad and hard as it is to force yourself to excercise, it must be done. i recently read an article by a woman that hurt so bad she couldnt hardly get up in the morning, (this is me also)and she started going to the Y for excercise classes devoted toward RA. which has made her so much better. i also notice when i force myself to do more it helps the pain. that and at least 1 excedrene a day

I am so sorry to hear this as I have been told that it can be very painful.However once he has been diagnosed then there is treatment available that will keep it under control. Have you thought about going online and seeing if there are any natural foods or vitamins that may be of use to him? The natural things may take longer to work but the side effects of medication. Once you know what you are dealing with you will feel much better and can take action.Good luck and many blessings

I am so sorry to hear this. I really don't know much about RA. I have seen specialists for this when I have been in the professional buildings to see my doctors. I guess I would go to reputable websites and just read up on it. I think with everything medical these days, they are always coming up with new meds, and treatments and stuff like that. I am sorry I know nothing about this, but I can offer my prayers for your husband.

HELLO Dorannmwin. i am sorry about what your husband have gone through. i have here a solution that will make your husband pain much lesser and he would not have to go to RA. i have a lot of my mom friends that suffer from arthritis and when they try it. Only one week they feel the difference. The products is called VIVIX. you can look here for what they have to say. www.renewyourbody.net/1995/01/athritis-bone-and-joint-problem.htm

as odd as it may sound, you might want to check with your local library and get books out on arthritis. i am waiting on a book called 300 things to make your life easier when living with arthritis (something like that).

hi dorannmwin yes if its RA there are doctors specializing in that and I would surely see one.There are so many new break through medicatiobs for RA suffers while us OA's they have not advanced nearly as well.my OA can be so painful but they are bringing in new medications for RA all the time. I have OA osteo arthritis but its not too bad any more as I take tramadol twice a day and am pain free for the most part.Oddly they do not bring in many new OA medications. we also hurt. But of course there will be new medications eventually.Also they have physcial therapy for RA victims and they claim it really does help a lot.Your family doctor will probably send you to a RA specialist for help for the RA. nc [em

Is this an arthritis ? If that is what it is do your job, look it up on the Internet. Many people have this and there are many ways to treat it no matter which type you have. First you will need a Dr who specializes in this. Don't mess with a GP. I have one who treats me, so far I won't take any of the Meds, the side affects are to bad. I use diet, exercise and try to learn anything I can about alternative treatments. Good Luck to you.

im not to sure on this but think my mum has ra, i will see her tomorrow and ask her.