New to Rheumatoid Arthritis Posted: 08-02-06 10:24am
Hi everyone.
I am 24 and have just found out I have
rheumatoid arthritis in my hands. I just
wondered if anyone has any tips for coping
or dealing with the pain?
I have read a million things by different
people but just wanted some advice from
people who have actually experienced it
htemselves.
Thank you in advance.
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jean stagg
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 08 Sep 2006 Posts: 1 Location: north east england
Re: New to Rheumatoid Arthritis Posted: 09-08-06 04:36am
louisa-jane
wrote:
hi everyone.
I am 24 and have just found out I have
rheumatoid arthritis in my hands. I just
wondered if anyone has any tips for coping
or dealing with the pain?
I have read a million things by different
people but just wanted some advice from
people who have actually experienced it
htemselves.
Thank you in
advance.
hi, I have had it for 8
months now and I have gone through
hell,what drugs are you on?
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stuartc
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 21 Sep 2006 Posts: 2 Location: uk
Pain Posted: 09-21-06 16:57pm
Hi,
i am 40 and have had this for almost 9
years. Best for pain relief was vioxx,
but it was banned for causing heart
problems.
I am now on ibuprofen 600mg, 3 times a
day, which helps.
Your consultant should have you on a 2nd
line treatment. I have ben on
sulphasalzine for 4 years, but it is now
not as effective as it was and have just
sstarted on humira.
Dont let it get you down, I still work,
despite having had an elbow replacement 19
months ago (was off work for two weeks).
Don't give in to it!
Good luck!
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lexus
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 22 Oct 2006 Posts: 18 Location: usa
Not New to Ra Posted: 10-22-06 21:30pm
I have had ra for 12 yrs now and im not
going to tell you its a easy time. I have
pain 24/7 but the key is to treat it
early. I waited yrs before I started
taking the meds so be smart and take your
meds as directed to prevent joint
destruction. I have multy joint
destruction.. Please email to talk dall
yspot85@hotmail.Com
