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cindysocal7

Posted Tuesday, October 27, 2009 7:25 PM

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Hello,

My name is Cindy. I am a 23 year old Army wife and mother to two (2 year old and 4 month old). In the last 2 months I have had progressively worse pains/twitches/burning feelings in my extremities: started with my hands and feet and spread to my arms, shoulders, neck, knees, legs and hips.

I was referred to an Internal medicine doctor who poked at me with this little device for about 15 minutes and he quickly sent me for 6 viles of blood and x-rays of my hands. He is referring me to a Rheumatologist. I was told, after speaking to my mom that evening that several women in our family suffer from Arthritis; however, most of them weren't diagnosed until their late 30's early 40's.

I have been told my many people that 23 is "too young" to have R.A. or any other form of arthritis; however, it seems the doctor is confident that the Rheumatologist will diagnose me with some form of Arthritis (or maybe fibromyalgiak-which is also in my family).

I feel like a 70 year old woman and I am 23... I am in a ton of pain because they can't give me anything due to me nursing my 4 month old still.

Anyone been through this? What should I expect? Is it really unlikely that i have arthritis considering my family history of it? Any help, advice, insight would be great because I am getting a bit nervous.

Thanks!

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CoachWife

Posted Yesterday @ 12:56 AM

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I am right there with you! I am 25. Until a year and a half ago, I felt great. Now, I'm in pain all the time. My internist checked for basic ra symptoms which were all negative and proceeded to diagnose me with oa. I'm still not sure it's correct, but we don't have insurance right now, so a trip to a rheumatologist will have to wait. I hate being so young and feeling like this. I hope you get some answers soon. Best wishes

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