Need some inspiration . . . .

Dear Debbie,

Thanks for submitting a SharePost.

We have wonderful community of individuals experiencing similar emotions and situations, so please don't think you're alone.  And please don't apologize for gripping, that's what we're here for!

I've pulled together from information form the RA site as well as the Chronic Pain site, which I hope you find helpful.

Stress and Depression in Rheumatoid Arthritis

Diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis: Ten Years Later 

Managing Chronic Pain 

Living and Coping with Rheumatoid Arthritis

Also, I recommend looking at the Rheumatoid Arthritis message board, where a lot of conversations are taking place.

Please let me know if I can help with anything else and please keep us updated on your condition.

Best wishes,

Katherine  

Hi Debbie,

I just found this web-site today when browsing through to find out how long I have to put up with feeling sick all day every day since I started taking sulphasalazine. I've already gone past the 'three months' they say it takes to get used to it. I'm beginning to think the small amount of benefit I get from it is just not worth the queasy stomach. I think we all need to grouse about how we feel sometimes. Being in constant pain and having restricted movement is just not fair!!!! My 28 year marriage broke up two years ago and at 51 yrs of age I'm on my own. Its not as bad as you might think.The holding on and hoping for it to improve was more painful than the actual day to day of getting on with living.

Hi Debbie, first off get rid of that man. Did you know stress can cause ra to flare.Maybe you need to try another doctor, or ask your doc to change your meds. Its easier said than done, but try to get as much rest as possible. Since that dead beat wont help you,no since it keeping it around.You need someone who really cares about your ra and you. someone who is willing to walk slow,someone willing to fix a meal for you. Someone to run you down. So get rid of the stress and please pray. Than always help.

Also try squeezing a ball, flex your hands and feet. stretch your arms. maybe that little exercise will help.

Wishing you many pain free days

Annie