Living Better with Rheumatoid Arthritis?

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Tuesday, August 12, 2008
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Hello! Tuesday's New York Times had an article on Rheumatoid Arthritis by Jane E. Brody. As Ms. Brody is a well-known health writer and the NYT Science Times tend to have new and innovative studies (or, at least, new takes on old assumptions) I was eager to read the article, thinkin...

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Article in New York Times
Goodeggslightlycracked
Tuesday, August 12, 2008 at 04:10 PM

Hi there,

Thanks for bringing the article to our attention. I read it and like you I feel it left much to be desired. The gentleman in question's exprerience is not like what I see people who come here going through. Most of us are being treated, some with Humira, and still waiting to get our lives back years later. And the cost? Well my insurance doesn't even pay for routine blood tests...

I will be eternally grateful for the support and information I get here. Thanks Everyone!

re: Article in New York Times
JB
Tuesday, August 12, 2008 at 04:16 PM

Thanks for the comment!

Yeah, I don't know what Brody was trying to accomplish with this article, but it didn't strike me as useful at all. Even people who aren't familiar with RA or who don't understand how deeply it affects people's lives wouldn't understand that any better after reading this article!

I'm glad that you're getting so much out of the site. We have awesome users here and they impress me every day with their willingness to help each other out and provide information. Plus, it's just a safe place to vent, complain or cry (through writing!) and not be judged.