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...
Hello RA people! Sorry for my prolonged absence, but... I found I was starting to obsess a little bit over not having answers. I hope you understand - I had to minimize "living" with joint pain and the possibility of RA - and the persistent questions.
So here I am. :)
Until this week, I was still getting total brushed off by my rheumy. He was nice about it, but did not take me seriously. Then I had a nuclear bone scan this week. It showed too much uptake in my hands and feet. So, for now, it is possibly (still possibly) mild RA.
Sorry for being a stranger. I thought of all of you every day, and hope you are doing well. Hugs to you all.
So here I am. :)
Until this week, I was still getting total brushed off by my rheumy. He was nice about it, but did not take me seriously. Then I had a nuclear bone scan this week. It showed too much uptake in my hands and feet. So, for now, it is possibly (still possibly) mild RA.
Sorry for being a stranger. I thought of all of you every day, and hope you are doing well. Hugs to you all.
Hey alto. I think I have maintained my sense of humor. I lost it for a while a week or so ago, but... I got better.
Hope life is treating you decent.
That "possibly" is a bummer.
Sure must be frustrating.
I feel for you.
Sammy
I'm waving through my computer!!! Owww! Damn my thumbs!
:D