Rheumatoid Arthritis - All SharePosts Relating To "Recently Diagnosed With Rheumatoid Arthritis"

Saenia

Teenager in England preparing to give life a go with RA.

posted 09/16/2008, comments (6)

My Story - The short version!

Hello All!! I've put off posting on here until diagnosis, possibly because i was in a spot of denial! But i do want to become an active member of this online community as it was very useful to me in the first unsure weeks before diagnosis. I'd love to try and offer support to anyone who might need it, and share experiences with... Read more Chevron

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diane2008

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posted 09/07/2008, comments (23)

a new way of life

Hi name is Diane, Ive just been diagnose with RA, and im having a lot of trouble dealing with it and the huge amont of drugs Im on, Ive gone from being independant to dependant, I was running a sucessful business, now Im home and I have no energy or motivation.my familty are having trouble understanding my condition, cos I still look the same to... Read more Chevron

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Angie

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posted 09/04/2008, comments (15)

Advice from people who are living with RA

Hello my name is Angela and I am 36 years old, married with no children. I was diagnosed with RA when I was 34. I was too a very healthy person, never had any problems with my health and have always been a thin person. I was on vacation two years ago with my husband, riding bikes everyday, then noticed my feet were sore, I... Read more Chevron

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spirithere54

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posted 08/23/2008, comments (4)

hello new here

Hi, I am new to this site and have just been diagnosed a couple of months ago with Rheumatoid Arthritis. I have other health issues and feel I need a better understanding of what is causing ill health. I have different specialists for each problem and I do not feel my health issues are being addressed. The... Read more Chevron

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ifranz

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posted 08/18/2008, comments (4)

The benefits of exercise

I was diagnosed with RA about a year ago. I was an avid runner and triathlete through my 20s and early 30s. Now at 40 I've been away from any serious training for a few years and I've added a few extra pounds. The first six months with my RA diagnosis hit me pretty hard physically and emotionally, even though I was... Read more Chevron

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