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Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) - Introduce yourself and meet others
Autoimmune Diseases | Last Active: Sep 24 3:33pm | Replies (878)Comment receiving replies
My name is Traci and I was finally diagnosed 3 years ago. I am 44 and my RA doctor has yet to help. All she has prescribed is Hydroxychlorquine. I have now had two thumb surgeries and soon have to have both knees replaced. I am so frustrated and want to find better answers to what I can do to slow the progress to avoid many more joint replacements.
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Hello Traci @tkontoulas, Welcome to Connect. I suspect you are not alone with the frustration and wanting better answers. Becoming your own advocate for your health is one of the best things you can do. Connect is a good place to ask questions and learn what helps other members with similar symptoms.
The Arthritis Foundation is a good place to start to learn about the condition, treatments and more.
-- https://www.arthritis.org/about-arthritis/types/rheumatoid-arthritis/treatment.php
Mayo Clinic also has some good information, as well as some home remedies and lifestyle changes that help rheumatoid arthritis.
-- https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/rheumatoid-arthritis/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20353653
Have you thought about seeking an appointment with another rheumatologist? If you would like get a second opinion from Mayo Clinic, you can find the contact information for the Minnesota, Arizona and Florida campuses here http://mayocl.in/1mtmR63.