Hello All,
I’m new to the forum and wanted to get an idea of what’s ahead. I was diagnosed with RA through RF and CCP test. Both tests were off the charts. I now have swollen joints with X-ray confirmed joint erosion in my hands and wrists. I am taking sulfasalazine and it seems to help with the exacerbations but I still get them. Once or twice a month my knees and ankles flare up and it’s excruciating. My condition went to the DAWG and they recommended the MEB. It is now with AFPC for MEB determination. I’m over 20 years of service so I’m not too worried about the outcome.
My question is...what’s the likelihood of a RTD response? I know I’m early in the process and it seems crazy to ask. However, I’m trying to plan around this uncertainty. I refuse to take biologics because of the side effects. Eventually, they may become a reality but for now I’m surviving on the sulfasalazine. Thank you for listening to my ramble.
I’m new to the forum and wanted to get an idea of what’s ahead. I was diagnosed with RA through RF and CCP test. Both tests were off the charts. I now have swollen joints with X-ray confirmed joint erosion in my hands and wrists. I am taking sulfasalazine and it seems to help with the exacerbations but I still get them. Once or twice a month my knees and ankles flare up and it’s excruciating. My condition went to the DAWG and they recommended the MEB. It is now with AFPC for MEB determination. I’m over 20 years of service so I’m not too worried about the outcome.
My question is...what’s the likelihood of a RTD response? I know I’m early in the process and it seems crazy to ask. However, I’m trying to plan around this uncertainty. I refuse to take biologics because of the side effects. Eventually, they may become a reality but for now I’m surviving on the sulfasalazine. Thank you for listening to my ramble.