Zorro thanks for your suggestion. I really do appreciate any advice I get here. I think I will try NSAID's first and see if they work if not I will consider the steroids. They always scare me due to s/e.
Mrs. D. It is funny you should mention Lupus. My rheumo just told me at last appt that he would not be surprised if I eventually tested positive. I had a sister who had very bad RA and they always went back and forth with diagnoses due to high levels for lupus testing. I also have a sister who has Crohns and as you know that is also immune mediated.
As far as feeling better after I eat, I never noticed. I will have to be cognizant of that.
I am going to start The r-lipoic acid tomorrow. I was reading though the thread and saw that your doctors best has 250mgs. I am wondering if I orderd the wrong thing. Mine says 100mg of the acid. Do I need to take two. I know if is on an empty stomach. I also remember you saying that it gave you energy so I am thinking I will need to take it in the morning. Will this help with the joint and muscle pain also?
Also I brought the grapeseed extract. I am thinking I should wait a few weeks to take it so I know what is giving me relief before I start something else.
Well I gotta go my hands really hurt when I type anymore.
Thanks again to everyone on here. I have gotten some awesome advice and caring support. If I knew how to get a smile face I would put one here. haha!!!