Wednesday, May 30, 2012

All SharePosts Relating To "Rheumatoid Arthritis"

Rain Dancer

Rain Dancer

(Profile)
www.idanceintherain.com

Rinse & Repeat. A new stage of grief for chronic illness?

I've known about the five stages of grief as described by Elisabeth Kübler-Ross for many years now (Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression and Acceptance). When my father died, I watched myself go through the stages one by one. It was hard for me to accept that he could possibly be gone forever when I had just waved goodbye to him only a few... Read moreChevron
Tiffany Westrich

Tiffany Westrich, Health Guide

(Profile)
Founder & CEO of the International Autoimmune Arthritis Movement (IAAM)

Misunderstanding RA - How Much is the Media to Blame?

Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is a misunderstood disease. Most people think RA involves only the joints, particularly those of the hands, fingers and feet.  Some associate it with Osteoarthritis (OA), the common, degenerative condition that will affect most people at some point in their lives.  Others perceive it to be similar to... Read moreChevron
Cathy

Cathy, Health Guide

(Profile)
I was diagnosed with RA in 2004.

Rheumatoid Arthritis: Why Don't They Understand What I Am Going Through?

Rheumatoid arthritis and I have been in a relationship for eight years now.  The first year was rough as we got to know each other.  In fact, it kind of reminds me of the relationships I see now between the teenagers in my kid's circle of friends.  There was a lot of crying, lots of yelling, and lots of misunderstandings. Like a... Read moreChevron
Cathy

Cathy, Health Guide

(Profile)
I was diagnosed with RA in 2004.

The Rheumatoid Arthritis Journey – A Year in Review

This summer I was in Maine with my five siblings and mom when I saw this T-shirt.                                               I am... Read moreChevron
Chad Fisher

THE NEW YEAR - A Time of New Beginnings

I can’t believe how fast this year has gone. My wife was saying the other day that it seemed like yesterday we were celebrating Christmas, and now we are about to celebrate it again. I enjoy this time of the season for various reasons; one being it is a time of endings and beginnings. A year... Read moreChevron

Ask a Question

Get answers from our experts and community members.

Btn_ask_question_med
View all questions (3513) >