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Sarahrenee111

young mother of 2, recently diagnosed with advanced RA, so sad:(

posted 04/14/2009, comments (28)

I am way to young for this and I feel like my life is ruined

I am only 25 and I finally gave in and went to the Dr a few months ago...I have had symptoms for a few years, but I thought they were due to my occupation. I was a waitress. For allmost 10 years. And I had been killing myself at work during 2008, and really realized I had a major problem around Christmas. Long story short. I wanted to work! Dr... Read more Chevron

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Nan

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posted 04/07/2009, comments (4)

I know now how it must feel to be shot

Friday I woke up in the worst pain ever. My husband had to get me out and back into bed. Today is Tuesday and I still cannot move my right arm without absolute ripping, tearing pain. This must be how it feels to be shot at close range directly in my shoulders and elbows. It feels as if the bones and muscles have been broken, torn and shattered. My... Read more Chevron

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RissaJoy

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Mom of two toddlers. Happily, blissfully married.

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posted 03/29/2009, comments (17)

How do you communicate your pain w/o complaining?

My hubby and I are trying to talk about limits and capabilities. As you know, they change! I don't wanna be a complainer! How do I communicate the frequent changes, (we have 2 toddlers, so we must work together) without giving constant pain-o-meter updates? I'm thinking of giving it a positive twist such... Read more Chevron

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Jeanne

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posted 03/22/2009, comments (5)

My Story :-)

About 6 years ago the pain started as a slight pain in my thumb. It would come and go from time to time the first year. I was 15 then. Within six months my hands just ached and I went to the doctor and she told me to take ibuprofen. I took the ibuprofen a couple of times a week and it relieved the pain so I... Read more Chevron

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Jeanne

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posted 03/22/2009, comments (4)

My Story :-)

About 6 years ago the pain started as a slight pain in my thumb. It would come and go from time to time the first year. I was 15 then. Within six months my hands just ached and I went to the doctor and she told me to take ibuprofen. I took the ibuprofen a couple of times a week and it relieved the pain so I... Read more Chevron

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