"You have rheumatoid arthritis," your doctor says.
Now what?
Being diagnosed with a chronic illness can be a relief because finally, you know what's wrong. It's also scary and overwhelming - a new lifelong companion has been found, one you didn't invite and don't want. You are inu...
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Just wanted to say thanks for offering your wisdom -- it's spot on. I'm 36 and have had RA for 11 years and I have recently been attempting to do a better job of respecting my disease (like you mention in your first post), while working within its limits -- most of the time. :-) I look forward to reading more of your posts!
Sheryl
http://www.arthritisfriend.com