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Hi everyone, my Name is Neil I am a 34 year old guy, just diagnosed with RA.

I look forward to learning all I can from this site.
 
This is all pretty new to me, in fact just 10 months ago, I was playing semi-pro hockey.
 
I hurt my back really bad, herniating 2 disks.
Even as my back started to heal, I had pain in my knees.
I always thought it was part of my back injury, maybe some sort of pinched nerve.
 
Over the last few months, both knees, and ankles have become sore, I have lots of pain walking first thing in the morning.  As well as some stiffness in my fingers, well all other joints at times.  I was surprised to find I have RA.
 
I am going to a specialist Friday, to start treatment, I hope I can improve, I am too young to have trouble walking.
 
 
hi Neil sorry about your diagnosis.   Lots of good info here and it helps to know you are not alone .  You will feel better once you start on the right meds.  Good luck with your Friday appt.   2trees2008-12-10 08:11:00
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