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...

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Possibly Diagnosed Need Advice

lavagirlie
lavagirlie
Hello! I'm glad I found this forum about rheumatoid arthritis.

My story:
I went to my doctor with foot pains. She prescribed my some NSAIDs and sent me to a podiatrist. My pain went away with the NSAID. After I went there she saw my knuckle was also swollen and ran an rheumatoid factor blood test. The results came back >300 IU/ML and the doctor said the normal results would be
m06455
m06455
Well I have had RA for 7 years now......I have been with this support group for awhile I think it helps. Know we are here for you.
Trooper45yrs
Trooper45yrs
I'd be interested in how your appointments go with the podiatrist. I've never been to one, but think I should, maybe. My feet always hurt so much, it's hard to walk. Sorry to hear you may have RA. Best to not wait on treatment. You will only suffer - for nothing. It doesn't seem to want to go away on its own.
2scicrazed
2scicrazed
A pair of custom made orthodic inserts kept me on my feet for the first 10 years of RA. It's fairly common for it to target feet at first.

But like always I recommend that you start keeping a diary of food/drink intake and symptoms. You might be a lucky one that can identify specific flare foods. Several of us here manage our RA through diet.
annettearizona
annettearizona
Hello and welcome! Yes,we are open 24 hours a day-7 days a week with advice and support,so you have come to the right place
sammyo1
sammyo1
I'm so sorry you have RA.
I'm glad your doctor noticed the knuckle.
So many go undiagnosed till misery sets in.
This is a great group.
Your going to love it here.
Sammy