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Recently Diagnosed w/ Reactive Arthritis

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Chuuch11
Chuuch11

Recently, I have been diagnosed with Reactive Arthritis after having chlamydia. First was the left heel pain, then the mid spine pain, hip, left hip and wrist. I can manage to work and still do my daily activities normally, though I noticed my knee pain is getting progressively worse. I do have a family history of arthritis as my mother has Rheumatoid Arthritis. She's managed to enter remission and it's helping me become more hopeful. I am a 20yr old male who use to be extremely active in body building and working. I just feel as if I will never be the same way again. There are so many "what if's" and the overthinking is starting to take a toll on my health as well. I'm finding hard to sleep, be happy, or even want to get out of bed. Thank heaven that I am still eating normally. Though I know a change of diet would help, I have no idea where to behind. Here's my story. I look forward to hearing from you all. Thank you.

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  • roy40659
    roy40659 Chuuch11

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    I was about your age when l exprenced reactive arthritis it was named reiters arthritis in 1966 the occation was a very painful one knee pain was very tired all the time in those days asprin was the only med given in about three weeks l was back to normal abs didnt experence negative problems develop for many years then the hip pain back pain came back now 71 years old have to use a cane to walk as the s-1 to l-5 in the lower back has developed serious arthritis  over the years did experence some eye problems in the early years, so hopfuly when you reach my age they will have developed a antibiotic by then as more people are developing this serious health problem. all the best . R
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