Hi Liz
Please read all my blogs especially the first few I wrote to somehow not only rise above the pain but also be happy ...Im hoping it can help you alittle sweety ! and just know that .. We all feel your pain... and we totally understand ...I myself had felt the suicidal feelings .. It's really not that uncommon with what we deal with ..although where I am now in my faith I now rely totally on Christ to help me through and He totally does ...Its unreal but through the suffering He has transformed me ..I will keep you in my prayers and If you want to talk about it please do my email is Tracizoo40@aol.com I will try to help or accept my friend request
God Bless you,
Love Tracy

Hi Liz
I just wanted to tell you to go on and read my blogs ! I talk alot about the very same issues and I too have been where you are with the suicidal thoughts alot of us here have been there ...personally ..I gave it all to the Lord ..He has helped me through even the deepest darkest times and the most severe pain ..I wouldnt be coping without Him ..I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers and If you need to talk or just need support dont hesitate to email me Tracizoo40@aol.com or join me as a friend on the online community you can look my profile up and read my blogs there !
I hope it can give you some encouragement !
God Bless you
Tracy

Hi Liz,
I too have just recently been diagnosed with severe arthritis in my lower spine and I have been dealing with fibromaylagia for 15 years. It is so painful and diabilitating that my husband has to help me dress because I cannot pick up my legs to put my pants on. I find the strength to get through my day with the Love of the Lord in my life and Jesus keeps me going along with my faith in him. I never have had suicidal thoughts but I have felt like just going home to be with the Lord and have all this pain taken away from me.. I will pray for you Liz and just give all your cares and lay them at the foot of the cross. God Bless You
Nancy

Please call you primary and let them know how you are feeling.. Suicidal thoughts are not something to take lightly.. It's the pain and dispair taking over and yes, you can learn coping even though it is difficult to bother with when all you feel is the pain, but there is a life to live, yours..

Karen

Hi Liz,
I know things are very hard right now and it feels like no one understands you. Well you are in a great place right now because this site is full of people who can help you get through your pain right now. RA can be a very scary thing. One day you feel great and the next day you can't even move because you are in so much pain. I strongly suggest you talk with your doctor. There are so many medications right now that really do work. I personally am taking Enbrel right now. But there are a lot of other great meds too. Please don't be afraid to talk to people. It is the best thing you can do! Keep your head up!!!
:o) Chelsie

hey liz,

i agree with the others that suggest seeing your primary doctor...and have him/her find help you find a specialist and get on some meds asap. sometimes it can take a while for the meds to start helping or to find what meds are right for you! i started having symptoms of RA almost 2 years ago...and it took about a year just to get to where the meds would help with the pain. over the last 3 months i have felt better....some pain is to be expected especially if you push the limits of your body with working 2 jobs. you just have to know when to let your body rest when it needs rest! listen to your body!! im 27 and i know how you feel about the future...left wondering if the RA is gonna keep you from being able to do what you want to do...or if you gonna be crippled having people take care of you. it scares me. but you just have to try to keep a positive attitude as much as possible which will probably be easier once you get started on meds and the pain is under control. if you ever need to talk look me up. i know this blog site has helped me!!!

Hi, I'm sad that you are facing this life. I can't say words that will give you a better physical life, but I want to tell you about my friend Carolyn. She is 76 and had a stroke that left her partialy paralzed and with limited speech about 25 years ago. She is bed most of the time at a nursing home. She has saved my life by being a good friend and loving me just as I am. I come from a family that didn't teach me how to be feel worth while and how to be there for other people. I've been able to learn that from Carolyn and begin to practice the same behavior for other people. I think she does this for other people too. She's not Mother Theresa, she is very human, but she has given a great deal to the world and has great worth even though she is stuck in a bed

Hi Liz

I am sorry that you are going through this at a young age. Find a good doctor that you can trust and get the meds started. I waited two year before I found the right doctor. Please go to a specialist, it will make all the difference in the world.
By all means take your meds. once you get your RA in control you may not need pain med. I have had RA for over 20 years now, and they are coming up with so many new meds. for RA . Please stay upbeat you can control this disease