I’m 22 years old diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis – Is this you too?
I’m 22 years old and was recently diagnosed with secondary Sjogren’s syndrome with Rheumatoid Arthritis. Is anyone else out there like this? I’ve had symptoms for nearly a decade, and have not started official medication yet. I’m finding it so hard to exercise as fatigue drains every bit of energy I have. Is it normal to have excessive fatigue with RA? It’s been really hard for me to cope with this, seeing as how its so rare for someone my age, and I’m just looking for some support.
Any words of advice are greatly appreciated!
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Hi ! I think the best approach to any medical problem is not to allow it to get you down. Easier said than done ! but, being negative and depressed can drain you, apart from the symptoms of your complaint. Every problem has a solution; its just waiting to be discovered. I was diagnosed with a serious illness, although much older than you, and now I wish I had taken some of the advice I’m trying to give to you ! In other words, find out the best way of coping with the difficulties and then get on and enjoy your life. You are very young, and you will have the resilience and determination to overcome all obstacles; I am sure you will. Look after yourself !
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hi im 23 and was in the same situation. this might sound weird but when i fell in love last year i feel like i got some kind of mental boost that made my symptoms less bad. then i started taking enbrel and was able to drop all of my other medications. im still searching for alternative therapies and a true cure and reason for this, but in the meantime the enbrel really helps
Anemia is a very common sign&symptom that accompanies RA. Check your iron, B12 and folic acid.