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Brad on Rheumatoid Arthritis
Monday, January 09 2012
Hi guys! I've been AWOL for a couple of months, and have had quite an adventure!
It all started right around the end of October. I was off to a good start that day and had great intentions, I went to the YMCA and started my membership so I could use the pool and take their new chair yoga classes. When I got home I was feeling really good... Read more
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Brad on Rheumatoid Arthritis
Wednesday, October 19 2011
You know, when Lene asked me to write a share post about Domestic Abuse.... I was a bit taken back. I wondered what would this have to do with RA and support? And, frankly, I knew nearly nothing about it. I was raised in a Christian household, I respect my Grandma, Mother, Sister and Wife and would never DREAM of injuring or attacking them. I... Read more
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Brad on Rheumatoid Arthritis
Wednesday, September 28 2011
I know some of you know I was recently in Washington DC advocating to Congress and the Senate for Research for RA and other Auto Immune diseases. The American College of Rheumatology asked me to go. I actually had never been to DC before, so to go and see some of the sites and meet Congressmen and Senators, not to mentiong speaking before them,... Read more
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Brad on Rheumatoid Arthritis
Monday, September 26 2011
If you are anything like me, advancing RA stole away the hobbies I have loved for many, many years. I have been a woodworker and crafter for nearly 30 years, building everything from toys to an addition on our home. The DX of RA and the aggressiveness of my case, not to mention the depression that came with it all, caused me to shutter my work... Read more
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Brad on Rheumatoid Arthritis
Wednesday, August 24 2011
Hi guys!
Breast feeding, lipstick and estrogen are all well and fine, but I am talking to the silent minority here, the MEN with RA!
I have been an avid woodworker for nearly 30 years. When I developed RA several years ago woodworking soon became very hard, and frankly, kind of dangerous as well. Painful, numb fingers, shaking from Pred... Read more
