Pat Lamar
I acquired Rheumatic Fever when just an infant. Couldn't walk until I was 4 years old, and had at least one "relapse" when I was 15 (completely bedridden). I am now 60, and it feels like it's all coming back, again (sigh). I no longer have my youthful energy that enabled me to just "ignore" the symtoms, so I hurt all over. Unfortunately, my hubby is an exercise freak and insists it's all due to lack of exercise? Egad! I recently over-exerted myself and have been laid up with fever, aching joints, swelling, etc. for 3 days, now. You are not alone! Penicillin wasn't even around when I was young (sigh). Feel free to e-mail me. Pat Lamar