So I’m 19 and I just found out that I have rheumatoid arthritis. I have to go see a rheumatologist (sp?) sometime next week I think. But for people who know more about this than I do, what does that mean? I have done some research but everything I have found out is pretty depressing. So I didn’t know if someone who has it or is a nurse or something could kind of tell me a little bit more about it? Because I really don’t know that much about it at all, I kind of always assumed old people got arthritis so I didn’t pay attention to it. so if anyone can tell me more about it it would be greatly appreciated.

my mom is in her late 40’s and has had arthritis for like ever in her hands, back, and neck and i want to help her. she has tried Advil, Tylenol and other pain relief stuff and now i need some remedies i know that it can’t be taken away but it can’t helped and that’s all i want. Thanks. (and it can’t be expensive.)