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Booboo711

Male Aircraft Mechanic and Reliability Analyst Living with RA

posted 04/20/2009, comments (4)

What a Joyous Pascha! Be joyful and Glad!

Sitting before the tomb of Christ I look for guidance. I can only think of now, at this time, the joy he has given us through his resurrection. Yet, I also look at this as a new time for my soul. I look not on my triumphs over the evil one but on my shortcomings. I look not at how I have avoided drunkenness, envy, and debauchery; but how I... Read more Chevron

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Sara Nash

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posted 04/15/2009, comments (49)

The Weight is Over

See the accompanying comic strip! It’s time. Actually, it’s way past time, if I’m really honest. Spring is here once more, bikini-season is looming, and I feel like I am the size of a whale. Maybe a small baby whale, but a whale nonetheless. You see, along with a heavy emotional weight, my diagnosis of rheumatoid... Read more Chevron

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posted 04/13/2009, comments (11)

I'm new - and I'm afraid this is a bit of a rant :)

I tried to submit this earlier but it seems to have disappeared into cyberspace, so if it appears twice, I do apologize. Before I get into my mini rant (perhaps not so mini by the time I get finished), let me just say that I know I’m lucky, and remind myself constantly that I am very lucky – my diagnosis was quick, I have a... Read more Chevron

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posted 04/12/2009, comments (10)

Newbie to RA

Hello, I am newly diagnosed with RA, based on about 4 months of symptoms and a "very" positive anti-CCP test, after the RF and other blood tests came back negative. I am preparing to meet with my rheumatologist again on the 29th to discuss medication therapy and options, and would like some advice from others in the same boat! My... Read more Chevron

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amy's compassion

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trying to master ra so I can enjoy those I value

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posted 04/12/2009, comments (3)

RA + meds = fatigue, lack of exercise and saggy summer body _

I am so anticipating warmer weather, as many of you. But I took a good look at myself today. Sadness hit when I saw the rampage that I've created trying to feel good with meds but forgetting the importance of keeping physically active. How are you coping with the impending nice weather if your body has become unattractive since last summer? What... Read more Chevron

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