Information and opinions on Rheumatoid Arthritis from Rita at MyRACentral.com. The HealthCentral Network, Inc. (www.HealthCentral.com) is one of the top health destinations on the Web, with more than 35 condition-specific, wellness and general health Web properties. http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/641770 http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/641770/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/641770 http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/641770/92732/spo Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:23:27 -0400 Rita Hi, My son who is 13 was recently diagnosed with having a gene for SA but Rheumy said it does not mean that he will get it.  However, he has been experiencing RA symptons in his hands and feet along with back pain and weakeness in his legs.  It appears that it maybe the onset of AS? From what I have read it's difficult to diagnose RA in children. the tests come back negative.  He has complained of backpain since he was... http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/641770/92732/spo http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/641770/51993/dia Thu, 11 Dec 2008 13:10:12 -0500 Rita Hi Friends, Well it's nice to know that I'm not alone.  I've had RA for 4 months and tried a vegan diet to reverse the affects. It's not working for me and since the RA is spreading to my other joints I'm off to see a rheumy today and hope he can put me out of my pain.  I don't feel very encouraged by reading that the meds aren't working for alot of you.  I hope that they work for me. I use to be very active like the... http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/641770/51993/dia