Rheumatoid Arthritis - All People Who Are Living In "Columbus"

Angie

posted 09/04/2008, comments (15)

Advice from people who are living with RA

Hello my name is Angela and I am 36 years old, married with no children. I was diagnosed with RA when I was 34. I was too a very healthy person, never had any problems with my health and have always been a thin person. I was on vacation two years ago with my husband, riding bikes everyday, then noticed my feet were sore, I... Read more Chevron

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ifranz

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posted 08/18/2008, comments (4)

The benefits of exercise

I was diagnosed with RA about a year ago. I was an avid runner and triathlete through my 20s and early 30s. Now at 40 I've been away from any serious training for a few years and I've added a few extra pounds. The first six months with my RA diagnosis hit me pretty hard physically and emotionally, even though I was... Read more Chevron

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JacRad

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posted 05/03/2007, comments (2)

What about my back?

From what I have read RA doesn't really affect your spine and back all that much. However, for the longest time, even before I was diagnosed, I will have soreness in my upper back, like between my shoulders. Recently I noticed it has been sore around the same time that my shoulders may be flaring up a bit. Is this because of the RA or... Read more Chevron

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