Rheumatoid Arthritis - All SharePosts Relating To "Rheumatoid Arthritis And Exercise"

pmedrano

I have had RA since i was 4. Have flare ups every 7 years or so.

posted 10/15/2009, comments (4)

Feeling a LOT better

Hi All, I get the impression that most people flock to these RA sites when their condition is deteriorating and they feel depressed. I know that is the case for me. However, I am here today to give you an update on my RA that made it very hard to walk; I had swelling from my ankles through my knees and stiffness and fatigue. Four months... Read more Chevron

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Debra

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I'm a school teacher and mother of two, poet, spinner, knitter,

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posted 07/31/2009, comments (14)

I Hiked Six Miles (and bought a cane)

I have been a wimp this summer, barely willing to walk the dog once a day. Most of my problem is attitude. I had a beautiful remission last summer, walked off thirty pounds and felt great until cold weather brought back my pain and all the lost pounds returned (plus a few more). This summer nice weather didn't bring any relief, so I am mad... Read more Chevron

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Ellen

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BA-Music, MM-Music Theory, married with 1 daughter, 25...

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posted 07/29/2009, comments (3)

Is is "Me" or is it Memorex? Reality evolves...

Hi - I am constantly finding myself in the situation of trying to re-connect or re-create some event (be it journaling, a retreat, an activity, a relationship) from the past that simply doesn't work anymore for me. And that can get frustrating and discouraging, until I call myself back into the present and admit that I am here & now,... Read more Chevron

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Emma M

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Diagnosed RA aged six. Now 38 with Juvenile Chronic Arthritis.

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posted 07/27/2009, comment (1)

Aw ... what now?!

Well, I've had a turbulent year and a bit trying to get pregnant (with no success). (This post is a bit of moan, if the title didn't give it away ... ) I've been on so many meds that my weight has ballooned so, although we gals can enjoy shopping, this is not a happy reason to be buying new clothes! We've decided to give the... Read more Chevron

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Sara Nash

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Young, single professional in New York City

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posted 07/22/2009, comments (9)

The Weight Goes... Off!

See the accompanying comic strip! About two years ago, I got sick. About three months ago, I got sick again…of all the extra weight I’d been carrying around since my diagnosis. After several not-so-successful attempts to take off the extra weight with elimination diets and cleanses, I decided it was finally time to do... Read more Chevron

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