I went to the workers comp doctor on Wednesday to follow up on an injury I had 7 months ago, that was still bothering me. He deciced to run some bloodwork, thinking I may have something else going on. I called the office and spoke to the nurse today (doctor wasn't in). My results showed I have arthritis, most likely rheumatoid. I don't have health insurance. So, I'm going to try to hurry up and get an insurance policy before the doctor confirms the diagnosis...Otherwise the insurance companies will say it is a pre-existing condition, therefore not covered. I am too young for this.

I'd suggest getting with the doc, & find out if he thinks the arthritis is related to the injury...if so, maybe the work comp can be stretched out some...
As many longtime Pixies know, I have had "arther" in my back for some years now, & still waiting for SSDI to make a decision on my case...

& how young do you figure is "too young?"

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I was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis when I was 19. Some forms are genetic, and Rheumatologists suspect that some forms are actually contracted by a virus. I was the lucky SOB who got an old man's disease at 19.

The first couple of years were awful. I gained like 100 lbs from the steriods and the lack of exercise and because I ate to dull the pain. (don't ask...made sense at the time). I'm 10 years later and I still have only worked about 50 of the 100 lbs off, making me much less attractive than I used to be.

You'll have good days and bad days, but I am posting to tell you....THIS DISEASE CAN BE CONTROLLED! Diet, exercise (moderate with goodly amounts of weight lifting), and the right meds can make you feel about 85-90% of what you used to feel. You'll never feel 100% well, but you will approach normal...which is better than I ever hoped for during my first year with the disease.

If you want to chat more about it, PM me. I am happy to share my experience with you, and point you in the right direction for help.

Best of luck to you!

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Hearts and prayers go out to you, Magalicious, and to all who suffer. We'll keep our fingers crossed on the Worker's Comp and the insurance.

Hey Mag................... don't let osuche fool you............. she is VERY attractive !!!!

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(((Mag))) I went through a long period when I was quite young where they kept testing me for RA. It turned out I had an injury instead but I know RA runs in my family so it was always the first thing they went for.

I hope you learn as much as possible about it. Osuche would be a great resource.

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