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New to this forum. I guess at age 40 after being diagnosed at 16, it's about time. I guess lately I have been having some problems. I have been through many of the drug treatments and over the years my condition has got worse. I did Embrel, Humira, Remicade and am now on Symponi, which has proven to not work. So I know now that my doctor will want to go back to IV infusions which doesn't make me happy at all. Got used to the convenience of giving my own shots and how quick it was. I guess I'm scared what she is going to put me on now. She said this is in the realm of more severe now. Been having a really hard time with my knees. Hurts so bad when I get up and walk up and down stairs, not to mention I have a really hard time working out now too. Which has lead to depression and weight gain. I also wonder who is going to go out with me with all my problems. I guess I just needed a place to go to vent so people that understand what I'm going through.

Hey, this stuff is really depressing. I'm just wondering how you've made it this long. I'm in severe pain, and I feel like such a drag on my friends and family. However, I come here to get some inspiration every now and then.

This is going to sound hypocritical coming from me ( and I'll explain in a moment), but is dating a huge priority? The last thing on my mind at the end of the day, after work is "going out." Now, I said that, and I'll explain my hypocracy - I've been married for a while. But my thoughts are that my husband would be a happier person without having to lug all my crap around for me. So, with all that said, I'd like to give you a silver lining.

The Hot Tub
1. Most doctors agree that hot tubs are great therapy for RA.
2. Most insurance companies will pay a portion of the cost for one.
3. People like people with hot tubs - they're attractive.

Go get a hot tub and make some new friends :)

I hope I helped, or at least made you chuckle.