When you first hear the works, "You have RA", or any chronic, painful condition, it is a shock. Even though you know something is wrong, even if you think you might have RA, hearing the words come floating out of a doctors mouth raises more questions than it answers. It is then you realize that you are on a journey, and you are not quite sure where you will end up.

What is this going to mean to me? Will I ever feel well again? Will my family, friends and coworkers understand, or will they...