Rheumatoid Arthritis Support Group
Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic, inflammatory, multisystem, autoimmune disorder. It is a disabling and painful condition which can lead to substantial loss of mobility due to pain and joint destruction. The disease is also systemic in that it often also affects many extra-articular tissues throughout the body including the skin, blood vessels, heart, lungs, and...
Wanted to share a website I ran across tonight. Has a lot of helpful information, especially for those who are new to this awful disease.
http://www.rheumatoidarthritis.com/understanding-ra/default.aspx
http://www.rheumatoidarthritis.com/understanding-ra/default.aspx
Bumping this for you. I checked out some of website & found it helpful, I think it's got a section on 'First Rheumy app't'. Check it out.
All the best with your app't.
Cheers, Anna