Rheumatoid Arthritis - All SharePosts Relating To "Rheumatoid Arthritis And Mental Health"

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Lene Andersen

posted 11/04/2009, comments (7)

Giving & Receiving Care: The Challenges

I get by with a little help from my friends. - The Beatles What does it do to a relationship if you can't storm off in a huff after a fight with your significant other because you may need to help them go to the bathroom first? And what does it do to a relationship if you feel you can't get angry at your partner because you'll need to pee... Read more Chevron

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posted 10/19/2009, comments (4)

Faith, Spirituality and RA

We don't talk too much about faith and spirituality around here. What you believe and what gets you through is very personal and although many of us touch on it occasionally in SharePosts, it tends to be in the background. Not just because of the privacy thing, but probably also because generally, there is no faster way to ruin a good conversation... Read more Chevron

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

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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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posted 10/11/2009, comment (1)

Living with RA

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posted 10/07/2009, comments (28)

Great Expectations

Be kind to yourself, we say. Work within your limits, we say. Accommodate your illness. Don't push yourself too hard. Sometimes, it sounds as if now that you have rheumatoid arthritis, it comes first no matter what. If managing pain means doing less, does that mean you have to give up on your dreams? I've been thinking a lot about... Read more Chevron

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