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Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) - Introduce yourself and meet others
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Actually, it is RA and isn't limited to my knees and eyes. I've lived with it for over 40 years but have never noticed the flares. This time isn't bad but it's affecting me. I can see my hands and wrists but not if I'm also flaring in my lungs and blood vessels. The damages to my body have been going on for two thirds of my life. One of my concerns at this point is how much more damage I can receive internally before something quits.
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@pearlbaby7, thank you for the additional information that your rheumatoid arthritis is not limited to your knees and eyes, but rather that these are your current areas of concern. I also appreciate the comments of @bluebird6156 and @boomerexpert regarding seeing a specialist and to inquire about RA treatment options. Am I correct in understanding that you have not been seen by a rheumatologist?
It has been a couple of weeks since you posted. How are you doing now? Did you end up getting an earlier appointment with your doctor?
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I may have osteoarthritis as well. No doctor has mentioned it. But I've had RA since I was a teenager, unfortunately. Even with all of my challenges I still consider myself luckier than a neighbor I had as a child. She and I were about 10 years old when they moved onto the block. Every joint in her body was damaged. Her parents said it was arthritis. It made movement awkward for her but also made her vulnerable to severe consequences if she fell. I hadn't thought of her in years but she came to mind this week. They moved away about a year later but I hope advances in medicine made her life better...