Just been diagnosed with RA

Anniekeebze77
Anniekeebze77 Member Posts: 2
edited 13. Dec 2024, 08:51 in Living with arthritis

I've just been diagnosed most likely with RA I'm 67 and quite scared ( I'm aware that many people are in a far worse situation than me) I've seen what it has done to my sister who is 71. Although, she is coping, I can see it is hard for her. I have copd as well but that is under control. I don't know how far advanced the RA is I am speaking to my GP tomorrow. I had 11 blood tests 9 were good the two RA ones were not Rheumatoid factor 38. CC whatever ... 340 it sounds very bad. I hope it isn't. Sorry it's late I'm usually optimistic. Want the phone call now. Will just have to be patient.

Ps I have noticed some slight bladder weakness.

Happy Christmas and New Year I'm not a misery guts 😃

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  • PeterJ
    PeterJ Administrator Posts: 970

    Hello @Anniekeebze77 I moved your post to a new discussion so hopefully others will connect and share their support and experiences.

    Best wishes and Happy Christmas

    Peter

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  • lornajane
    lornajane Member Posts: 1

    Hi. A few months ago I was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in my hip. Now left to deal with it myself. Went to see a Physio and been to their experiences classes. But these made the pain much worse. Then by comments by physio and a Dr I spoke to on the phone. Made it all sound like it's my fault. I don't have their ideal BMI. I am not massively overweight, I eat healthy, don't have processed foods. I have a very active job. And my weight has not changed for years. And the physio said don't limp, it's bad for you. My pain comes and goes and it's mild one minute and worse the next. So far only had diagnosis but no further information. So looking for any tips, Info, advice.

  • noddingtonpete
    noddingtonpete Moderator Posts: 1,239

    Hello @lornajane and welcome to the Online Community. We are a friendly and supportive group and I hope that will be your experience as well.

    I've put a couple of links in below which may be of some use but would suggest keep persisting trying to get a diagnosis. Can you see a different GP?

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H5K55p01AwM

    and

    https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/conditions/osteoarthritis-oa-of-the-hip/

    Please let us know how you get on.

    Best wishes

    Peter

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