All SharePosts Relating To "joint pain"
posted 05/30/2009, comments (4)
Accepting Rheumatoid Arthritis
Acceptance may be one of the toughest things one faces in life. Some need to accept a new family member or a loss of a loved one, others a boss that is a real Jerk and then there are people like myself that have to accept pain and sickness. Whatever it is you need to accept it never seems easy. My Mother used to tell me you live to you die. I have... Read more
posted 05/29/2009, comments (12)
Depression-Is there light out there?
I am beginning to wonder if my thyroid isnt a main culprit in so many of my problems. Lately, i am so depressed i can't see the light of day, and to be honest I DONT REALLY CARE. I cry at the drop of a hat, or realizing that I have no PASSION for anything in life. I wonder if people with children have it better because they have a reason to live.... Read more
posted 05/25/2009, comments (26)
Hey everybody just had a question..
Hey everybody! I'm new to RA and I'm having such a hard time explaining to my family that I have RA. My Mom knows my limitations because she's been around but my brothers just don't understand and I feel like I just want to burst into tears when I talk about it. I'm still going thru alot accepting that I have arthritis. I'm... Read more
posted 05/18/2009, comments (5)
Stressed and having a bad flare
Hello everyone, I'm 41 and was diagnosed in my late 20's with RA. I've been on prednisone and its starting to affect my eyes. The Dr. I was seeing wants me to apply for Enbrel or Humria, but I just couldn't do it they both affect your eyes as well. The good news is I will have insurance again June 1st so I'm going to see a different Dr, I... Read more
