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Chronic Health Conditions Discussion and Support

redstatebluegirl

(12,512 posts) Mon Aug 3, 2015, 04:02 PM Aug 2015

Has anyone dealt with Rhumatoid Arthritis? [View all]

I saw my pain management specialist today and she has ordered tests for RA. The pain in my joints has been increasing. It is clearly not related to my back issues. Hopefully not RA but wanted some information. Is it easy to diagnose? Should I seek out a different doctor for this?

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Has anyone dealt with Rhumatoid Arthritis? [View all] redstatebluegirl Aug 2015 OP

There are now a lot of good treatments Warpy Aug 2015 #1

Thanks! redstatebluegirl Aug 2015 #2

I Have It ProfessorGAC Aug 2015 #3

I am taking a very low dose of prednisone, murielm99 Oct 2015 #6

I Would Think That Would Be Option One ProfessorGAC Oct 2015 #7

The prednisone reduces inflammation but.. Dalai_1 Nov 2015 #8

You had it? murielm99 Nov 2015 #9

Mine actually did... Dalai_1 Nov 2015 #10

Thanks! redstatebluegirl Aug 2015 #4

I was just diagnosed, murielm99 Oct 2015 #5

I have it MuseRider Nov 2015 #11