[InACorner]

Well with all the research i had been doing it does seem to me i have alot of the symptoms of RA. Not knowing what else to do I found a number for an arthritis hotline. They answer questions and all that good stuff. IF anybody wants the number it is 404-872-7100. They were extremely helpful. The lady told me my cracking back (which now includes my knee..go figure!) is a sign that it is RA gone untreated. Which is no surprise to me. Obiviously she cant physically diagnose me or anything but it was helpful she could answer all my questions. What the problem is now, nobody believes me! Well i should have seen this coming as no one ever believes me on anything, But ive been getting laughed at, like im making my pain up! Yea well we will see. If it isnt this though, i kinda will be heartbroken, only because ive gone so long without knowing what they heck is wrong with me. My worst fear is that im being dramatic and its all in my head. I really hope not..i will feel really stupid and wont say anything ever again about any pain!! Thank you for listening.

[Rhapsody]

Hang in there and know that your doctor can run a few simple blood test to determine if YOU have RA or not..... and if your doctor says YES - then all the others will have to accept it.

LoVe,
Rhapsody -

Inacorner, have you seen a doctor? If you have RA couldn't a doctor diagnose that? You need to start taking care of that-rather you be wrong and healthy then right and unhealthy so don't beat yourself up if you were mistaken.
(((((((Inacorner))))))) I believe you but I hope you're wrong.