Rheumatoid Arthritis - All SharePosts Relating To "depression"

Sarah

I am 27 - I found out I had RA with I was 23.

posted 06/29/2009, comments (4)

Lying in a Hospital Bed

Hi Everyone, I am on my second day in hospital now. Yesterday I saw a doctor (some junior one), a physio, a social worker (apparently I am dpressed :)), and about a million nurses. I was fed dinner at 5pm - what al I 70? Was informed when I should be taking my meds - like I don't know LOL Its great when in the morning they ask you how you have... Read more Chevron

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Sarah

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I am 27 - I found out I had RA with I was 23.

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posted 06/24/2009, comments (17)

thoughts

Hi everyone, I have never done this before. I have been dealing with RA on my own for 4 years. No matter how supportive freiends and family are, they dont understand the pain and they dont know what it is like. I am sick of doing it alone. 4 years down the track and they are still trying different medications. I am going into hospital on Monday -... Read more Chevron

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J Gray

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It seems like I was healthy one day and unhealthy the next

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posted 04/07/2009, comments (16)

SIDE EFFECTS OF RA MEDS

I checked for local support and there are none where I live. I think I might need to share the way I feel to improve my self outlook of things. I have been living with RA for 2 years. I am 36 yrs old and I have a super suppoting husband and have been blessed with 2 of the greatest kids. I know, so why do I need more help coping? They help soooo... Read more Chevron

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posted 02/19/2008, comments (8)

RA and MY depression...

Dealing with rheumatoid arthritis is definitely not an easy job. I have spent many, many days in bed with the covers pulled over my head, not wanting to face anything. While I know what to expect with the pain, the side effects of the disease, and the side effects of my medications, I did not know how to handle the depression that comes along ... Read more Chevron

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Christine Miller

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In Remission from JRA, Active April 2006 to February 2009

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posted 10/05/2006, comments (0)

Stress and Depression in Rheumatoid Arthritis

People suffering from rheumatoid arthritis and other illnesses causing chronic pain often experience stress and are significantly more likely than the general population to experience depression because the painful limitations of RA affects so many parts of our lives – from performing our jobs, to managing our homes and families, to just... Read more Chevron

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