Husband diagnosed with RA

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I'm feeling kind of blue today. :(

My DH found out yesterday that he has rheumatoid arthritis. His joints have been aching for a couple of months and they were finally bad enough that when I suggested seeing a doctor he agreed. The doctor said that his test results were "markedly positive" for RA. Luckily we were able to schedule an appointment with a specialist for March 10.

I know that there are incredible medicines out there that are likely to really help him, and I feel very positive about that. But, I'm still feeling blue because I know that this means he will have to deal with this condition for the rest of his life.

Not being able to do anything to help his pain is what's really hard for me right now. Besides, we all know how hard it can be for men when there is pain involved. :) No, he really seems to be handling it well.

Anyway, please keep us in your prayers.

[debilou]

I'm so sorry about you and your DH having to deal with this... but I'll keep you and him in my thoughts and prayers....

[Meryl]

I am so sorry you have been thrown this curve ball. Only positive thing i think is once you know what you are dealing with treatment is easier and more effective. You will be in thought and prayer.

[diturpin]

Sorry to hear about your hubby's news but like Meryl just said, knowing can make the day-to-day so much easier. Good luck for his visit to the specialist. It is great that he is getting to see him/her so soon.

[Margie]

aw, sorry to hear that!

[Ruby Rynne]

All I can add is that these kind of illnesses are life CHANGING and not life ENDING, so please try and stay positive. You might be very surprised at how many people (and which people) live with chronic illness yet have full, happy, fulfilling lives.

Yes, things will change, but some of those changes will be for the better. So chin up, your fear is worse than the reality will be, I promise you.

[lbjiowa]

Oh dear ... so sorry to hear this news. I'll offer up a prayer now and as oft I think of you and your DH. Your faith will certainly make a difference during the adjusting-time.

PS Oh BOY don't EVEN get me started on Men & Pain!!! Have had some rather hilarious stories of late on THIS subject (well if your ME and not my DH!) teehee!

[Lisa Carter]

sorry to hear about your hubby :(
i will keep him in my prayers

had to laugh about the men and pain thing...i think we do all know what you mean....ROFLOL

[Corgi Lover]

Ahhhhhhhhhhhh, so sorry dh is dealing with such a painful thing. I hope things go well with the specialist! HUGS!

[janetklm]

Gosh, I'm so sorry for you and DH.
Keeping you both in my prayers!

[Jill W]

Oh I am so sorry to hear about your DH and will keep you both in my prayers.

[idtwinmom]

Many Hugs and Prayers coming your way! Although the news is hard today, be positive that knowing can only help make the future easier to cope with!

[Robyn Gough]

Oh big hugs to you and hubby. As someone who is dealing with an as yet undiagnosed autoimmune issue that includes RA type joint pain, I can totally sympathise.

The positive thing at least with a firm diagnosis you can find appropriate treatment. I am finding that the treatment I am receiving now with the help of a Rheumatologist is so much better than the anti-inflamatories I was using. They so didn't cut it and at times I was in tears from the pain.. but the meds I am on now work SO much better. You will find a treatment that works and yes it will be something he has to deal with the rest of his life.. but there are good treatments out there, it is just a matter of finding the right one for him.

I will be thinking of you both and hope that you are able to manage it well very soon. :-)

It is of course a blow.. but together you can do it! :-)

[scamptx]

Holding good thoughts for both of you as you move through this!

[punkinsmom]

So sorry about your hubby's illness. Just remember that which doesn't kill us only makes us stronger. Will keep you and hubby in my prayers.:pray:

[kim]

We live in a good day and age!! Thinking of you guys as the doctors use their wisdom to help him out! :)

[shazzt]

I am so sorry to hear this news. I hope that the specialist can provide some help.

[Muma]

I am sorry to hear of this news .... giving you hugs, love and prayers for both you and your DH.

[jpysgrl]

You and your husband will be in my thoughts. I know how RA can throw your life off track, but just for a little while, once it's under control.
I was diagnosed with RA a year ago.
Like Ruby Rynne said it's not life ending.
Keep your head up.

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Thanks so much everybody. Lots of little things were piling up yesterday and led to my sad state. Today, after a good night's sleep and so many good thoughts and prayers from all of you, I'm feeling better. I knew that I'd get this kind of response here. That's one of the many reasons why I love this place.

[Marriedin79]

My DH was diagnosed about a year ago. He's been getting infusions of Remicade since last July, and he seems to feel that it helps a lot. He has his moments when he is tired, and I have to keep reminding myself that it's the illness. After a bit of rest, though, he perks back up.