Hi all.

I was recently diagnosed (about 14 months ago but symptoms for over 15 years) and I have been on a healing journey ever since. One that I am sure I will be on for the rest of my life. I'm not happy to have the pain but I do feel fortunate to have come across such a healthy path in life. One to pass on to my son whom I love more than anything in this entire world.

I am so greatful to have foods which nourish my body, firends and family that nourish my soul and so much wonder in this world that keeps my mind going and going. Although there were a couple of months that walking was nearly impossible, putting the car in park was out of the question and most heart breaking caring for my new baby boy was difficult. Compared to others on here at this stage my RA has been pretty mild.

I am, at this point taking the natural approach. My pain is managable and my inflamation is at a low that I have never managed before. I know that this disease is unpredictable but I remember, when it hurt so bad. Feeling like I am winning this battle, even for a little while, gives me so much strentgh to keep choosing a healthy life style. Which has so far helpped me more than I ever could have imagined. 

When I had my son I was ready for my life to change. I knew many things were going to be different. I was looking forward to it. I never imagined RA and when I got the diagnosis I went through the ups and downs. The days and nights of crying from the pain, crying from the knowledge that I was stuck with this stupid, painful disease for the rest of my life. Then I came out the other side. I emerged a completley different person. A stronger person, an educated person,  A "HEALTHY PERSON". 

I would love to hear your stories and share with you.

WARNING... this is gonna get a little corney but oh so appropriate.

In the words of Matthew Wilder...

Ain’t nothin’ gonna break my stride
Nobody gonna slow me down, oh no!
I got to keep on movin’
Ain’t nothin’ gonna break my stride
I’m runnin’ and I won’t touch ground, oh no!
I got to keep on movin’