 [ Symptoms ] i was told i have reuthmoid arthritis all over my body whats gonna happen to my body will i still be able to work  i am a 58yr old woman construction worker who was told today that i have rheumatoid arthritis all over my body what is gonna happen to me now can i be treated for it can i still work 2fingers on my hand are crooked and i get pain in my legs [ Disease ] hi you need to see a rheumatologist as soon as possible the sooner you start medications the less joint damage you will have i am 57 have had ra for about 15 years and the only thing that keeps me from hurting 247365 is arava aka lefluonomide it is a rx drug i have had less side effects with this than steroids methotrexate etc i have not tried the biologics yet because of the listed side effects and i am still functional do look for natural homeopathic remedies eat as close to natural foods as possible cut out junk foods and sugar it is an inflammatory exercise in a pool & use a hot tub if possible reduce the negative stress in your life as much as possible