Subject: Re: Juz diagnosed with RA and need help...
Hi Joan , sorry about hearing you have RA I have had it a long time since 1995 but things have change a lot since then + the new drugs have changed lifes for people suffering from RA only small % get defomites & used to be around 10% with another 20% having problems but drugs like Methotrexate & the new anti-tnf have changed this & the doctors can control a lot better it may take some time for the doctors to get yours under control , partly because everyone different and some dont need the disease modifying drugs and others need to be fast tracked onto anti-tnf but have to qualify first be careful what you read online , trust good sites like arthritis care & national rheumatoid arthritis society , the later has a phone help line if you need it http://www.nras.org.uk/ + loads of information about RA & drugs to control it hope you feel better soon
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