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Any mommas here with rheumatoid arthitsis?

michellerenee1987michellerenee1987 member
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I'm 26 almost 27 with muscle and joint pain in my hands legs and feet and arms. I'm seeing a rheumatologist specialist next week for how I've been feeling. Any mommas out there have this or any diseases that match my symptoms. How do u cope being a mom. Also I only have child as of now. I'm worried having a second child isn't I stored for me. I need to talk to other moms going through this!
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Re: Any mommas here with rheumatoid arthitsis?

  • PhillyRNPhillyRN member
    I have RA. After I had my son, I started having pain in my fingers, hands, and wrists. I wrote it off as happening from being a new mom and carrying a baby all the time. It got worse and spread to my elbows, knees, ankles, and feet so I saw a doctor. My rheumatoid factor came back positive, which doesn't always mean RA so I got referred to a rheumatologist. He did more lab work and I am anti-CCP positive, which means I have RA. I also had an MRI done, which confirmed joint damage. I decided to defer treatment and we are currently pregnant with our second child. Some days are really tough and I get wiped out from pain. I find that getting plenty of sleep and staying active helps. RA is a scary diagnosis because there is no cure and it is progressive. I have done a ton of research. Feel free to PM me if you have any questions.
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