Hi, Im JenB, and giving everyone an update. It turns out that I have Rhuematoid Arthritis (RA), that was established by blood work. My bloodwork showed that I had high levels of inflamation in my blood, which could be caused by several factors. But after finding an AMAZING doctor, who actually sat and reviewed my medical history, for like two hours plus, he had a great suspicion that I had RA. Before, I was diagnosed, my stiffness progressed so much that I couldn't walk. Much to my relief, I take Simponi (monthly shot), and Methotrexate (weekly pills), and I had the most incrediable turn-around. I am now in my 9th week of P90X, and in great shape, and I am at the weight I like. I was really not too overweight anyway, maybe 20 lbs or so. So, I am not telling anyone that they may have RA, but PLease Please Please get to a doctor that is willing to sit down and talk with you and not rush you out the door. If you have to wait more than 20 min in the waiting room, get up and leave, that doctor has no time management. I learned when you make an apppointment with a New doctor, they should block out at least two hours for just YOU! My doctor is in Houston, Dr. Christopher Finnila... BEST DOCTOR EVER! I hope that anyone reading this will take the time to understand what a ailes you, and get help. Good Luck everyome and don't give up!
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Hi, Im JenB, and giving everyone an update. It turns out that I have Rhuematoid Arthritis (RA), that was established by blood work. My bloodwork showed that I had high levels of inflamation in my blood, which could be caused by several factors. But after finding an AMAZING doctor, who actually sat and reviewed my medical history, for like two hours plus, he had a great suspicion that I had RA. Before, I was diagnosed, my stiffness progressed so much that I couldn't walk. Much to my relief, I take Simponi (monthly shot), and Methotrexate (weekly pills), and I had the most incrediable turn-around. I am now in my 9th week of P90X, and in great shape, and I am at the weight I like. I was really not too overweight anyway, maybe 20 lbs or so. So, I am not telling anyone that they may have RA, but PLease Please Please get to a doctor that is willing to sit down and talk with you and not rush you out the door. If you have to wait more than 20 min in the waiting room, get up and leave, that doctor has no time management. I learned when you make an apppointment with a New doctor, they should block out at least two hours for just YOU! My doctor is in Houston, Dr. Christopher Finnila... BEST DOCTOR EVER! I hope that anyone reading this will take the time to understand what a ailes you, and get help. Good Luck everyome and don't give up!
March 4, 2011 - 2:41pmThis Comment
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