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How long have you had RA? What's your RA story?
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I was finally diagnosed in 2002 after several years of being fobbed off by a Gp who said it was my age l was 40 when l first sought help and 43 when l was diagnosed after seeking a second opinion when l was suffering so much it affected my job. I have seropositive rheumatoid arthritis and try my best to manage my condition with the help of anti -inflammatory tablets and six monthly infusions.
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Hi everyone!
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease, and its symptoms can appear at a very early age, but it is usually diagnosed in adults of 30-50 years old.
In your case, how long have you had RA? At what age were you diagnosed? I invite you to compare your experiences.
To go further in this discussion, I suggest you talk about what has changed in terms of patient care, treatment choice and other, since you were diagnosed with RA.
Have you had a lot of information about the disease? Have you been following the news about the progress of medical research in the field of RA and other auto-immune diseases?
How has your treatment plan changed over years? And what about public awareness of the disease?
I think sharing your opinions on this topic can help us learn something more about the condition and take an look at the evolution of patient care from a different angle.
Thank you all!
Margarita