rheumatoid arthritis??

Hi forum,

      Im 25 year old female..I am experiencing back & joints pain..My left abdomen is painful and feeling a burning sensation or feel like it is swollen..I am also feeling chest pain and muscle pain..What this coul be..The doctors first impression was sarcodoices/rheumatoid arthritis....What this could be??I am schedule for check up on rheumatologist on Wednesday..but I am curious about this..Please help me cause I cant sleep every night keep thinking about this I am feeling depressed because I always feel nervous..Please help me and give information about this and whats is the cause of this??thanks


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[TrudieC]

So sorry you are hurting.  There are over 100 different types of arthritis/auto-immune issues and a rheumatologist is the best person to diagnose and treat them.  In order to make the most of your appointment ensure you take the following with you.  I find it best to write everything down.

- list of all medications, supplements, vitamins, etc. that you take
- family medical history - what kind of diseases, arthritis, etc. runs in your family
- complete list of symptoms - don't edit it because you think it isn't relevant - list ALL of your symptoms

Good luck and I hope you get your answers and some relief very soon.

[TrudieC]

So sorry you are hurting.  There are over 100 different types of arthritis/auto-immune issues and a rheumatologist is the best person to diagnose and treat them.  In order to make the most of your appointment ensure you take the following with you.  I find it best to write everything down.

- list of all medications, supplements, vitamins, etc. that you take
- family medical history - what kind of diseases, arthritis, etc. runs in your family
- complete list of symptoms - don't edit it because you think it isn't relevant - list ALL of your symptoms

Good luck and I hope you get your answers and some relief very soon.