Wednesday, May 30, 2012

arthritismom's Posts

Love/Hate relationship with medications

I used to be one of those people who never took medications.  If I had a headache, I would lie down and rest, drink water and wait for it to go away.  If I had a cold, I stayed hydrated and ate well and let it pass.  In hindsight, I'd say I was proud of my immune system and trusted it to work properly.   Not any... Read moreChevron

Introduction

My name is Jennie and I have rheumatoid arthritis.   I was diagnosed in 2003.  When I was diagnosed I was a mother of a 3 year old little girl in the process of a divorce because my marriage could not withstand the diagnosis.  RA had a direct impact on my failed marriage because never before had I needed emotional support the way... Read moreChevron