Biography

I am 72 and was diagnosed last month with PF and Rheumatoid Arthritis. My doctor is of the opinion that the PF is a result of the RA attacking my lungs and has me on mycophenolate (cellcept).The diagnosis has come as a complete surprise to me. I have a long history of RA in my family and although I know it attacks internal organs I have never heard of it bypassing the joints. According to my doctor there is NO sign of damage to any of my joints ONLY my lungs and I find myself questioning the diagnosis or at least the cause of the PF.. I don’t wish to spend the rest of my life on anti rejection  medication (with all its’ side effects) if in fact it is not needed. I am at a loss as to how to proceed, where to get a second opinion ,etc..