Hey guys...I am 20 and I was just diagnosed with RA...my grandma had it and I guess it tends to skip a generation...
I was just wondering if anyone else young like me has it? Obviously the answer is yes but sometimes I just feel like I'm the only one who seems to have a body that thinks its 78...
Right now I am on a sulfa drug but its been like 2 months and I still get pains in my fingers and hands...is this normal for anyone else who has it? I know it has to build up and I am gonna ask my doc about it but I am just curious....
2007-07-19 12:05:33 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Have you talked to your rheumatologist about Remicade IV infusion treatments? I've heard they work wonders for some RA patients.
2007-07-19 12:29:17 · answer #1 · answered by ~RedBird~ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
krill krill krill! ask your doc if you can take krill oil. its an omega3, like fish oil, but with a different molecule hanging on the end or something like that. it has made HUGE differences in me, with pain from an accident and a crushed knee that was fixed up, for me in terms of pain. my in-laws now take it and they also have seen dramatic pain reduction. its worth a try for when you are hurting. plus, you get the benefits of omega3s. really, ask your doctor. you can buy it in health food stores and vitamin stores. below is a link on krill oil. good luck!
2007-07-19 19:19:09 · answer #2 · answered by Mustardseed 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My doctor suggested that I try 'glucosamine and chondroitin tablets' for 30 days. If it is going to help, you'll know it in that much time. If no relief, don't waste your money.
It has made an incredible difference in my life. Stairs were my worst enemy 6 months ago. Not any more, thanks to these weird little pills.
Good luck.
2007-07-19 19:30:14 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋