I have had RA all my life. I am now 27, but was first diagnosed at 16. I had symtoms forever though, but they couldnt figure out what was wrong with me until I was 16 and finally got diagnosed. However, after i got on medicine that I needed, My symptoms went away (within a year) and I was back to my old self- biking, swimming, partying, everything! I have been off and on drugs off the last two years, while I got pregnant and breastfeed. I am still nursing my 9 month old son, but my symptoms are returning, so I am going to start my meds again soon. Usually when you get pregannt, your symptoms go away while you are pregnant! Its amazing. I totally forgot I had RA! now its coming back full swing, because I am not taking meds for as long as possible (trying to breastfeed til lmy son is one year old) and im a little depressed about it, because i realize how fragile we all are. However, at the same time i think my RA has given me a new appreciation of life that I am thankful for. The main thing is to find a medicine combo that works to PREVENT a flare up. I have no pain or swelling when i consistently take my meds. I completely forget I have it sometimes. Also, I would say stay clear on reading too much on blogs, because a lot of people will scare you, but as the previous writer said, your case may be a lot less bad than other people's- everyone is unique! But if you are like me, you will be FINE. Love you! Twice I went 8 years without flare ups and no meds!! however, I think that was because I was still young. I expect meds will be an everyday thing as soon as I stop having children.
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I have had RA all my life. I am now 27, but was first diagnosed at 16. I had symtoms forever though, but they couldnt figure out what was wrong with me until I was 16 and finally got diagnosed. However, after i got on medicine that I needed, My symptoms went away (within a year) and I was back to my old self- biking, swimming, partying, everything! I have been off and on drugs off the last two years, while I got pregnant and breastfeed. I am still nursing my 9 month old son, but my symptoms are returning, so I am going to start my meds again soon. Usually when you get pregannt, your symptoms go away while you are pregnant! Its amazing. I totally forgot I had RA! now its coming back full swing, because I am not taking meds for as long as possible (trying to breastfeed til lmy son is one year old) and im a little depressed about it, because i realize how fragile we all are. However, at the same time i think my RA has given me a new appreciation of life that I am thankful for. The main thing is to find a medicine combo that works to PREVENT a flare up. I have no pain or swelling when i consistently take my meds. I completely forget I have it sometimes. Also, I would say stay clear on reading too much on blogs, because a lot of people will scare you, but as the previous writer said, your case may be a lot less bad than other people's- everyone is unique! But if you are like me, you will be FINE. Love you! Twice I went 8 years without flare ups and no meds!! however, I think that was because I was still young. I expect meds will be an everyday thing as soon as I stop having children.
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