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leeniekat

posted 10/08/2008, comments (0)

New diagnosis - scared and ignorant.

I was diagnosed 4 weeks ago. I am 35 y.o. with 4 kids and a wonderful husband. 2 days after The "call", I was let go from my job (I was an idependaent contractor paralegal, worked from home 20 hours a week - 1/4 of the firm was let go). I worked from home primarliy for health reasons. Let's back-up. I was... Read more Chevron

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cuddles62

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posted 10/07/2008, comment (1)

Rheumatoid Arthritis, Lupus, Fibromyalgia, Sleeping Disorder, IBS, etc.....

I too live with RA - 10 years since my diagnosis in May of 1998. I can so sympathize with you. I have 2 part-time jobs. I just lost my full-time job w/ benefits. My husband and kids do virtually nothing to help. I am exhausted when I finally get home. My house is a disaster and I have no pep to do anything about it. I get the dogs and cats fed... Read more Chevron

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34 YEARS OLD, HAIRSTYLIST, MARRIED, 8 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER

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posted 10/07/2008, comments (4)

UNDERSTANDING IS ALL I NEED

I'M TIRED OF NO ONE TRYING TO UNDERSTAND, ESPECIALLY THE DOCTOR. WHY IS IT YOU CAN TELL THEM YOUR IN PAIN BUT THEY TELL YOU GIVE IT SOME TIME. TIME FOR WHAT? MY LIFE TO PASS ME BY, MY FAMILY TO DO THINGS WITHOUT ME? MY BOSS TO FIRE ME BECAUSE I HAVE CUT ME HOURS BACK, I AM A HAIRSYLIST, SOME DAYS I CAN'T HOLD A BRUSH-OR A SMILE, I JUST ACHE SO... Read more Chevron

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PGinFLA

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posted 10/07/2008, comments (0)

Me too, living with RA, and MS

I too, find it difficult to get out of bed in the morning. I love to sleep late, but I have to get up early for my job. I am a H.S. Math Teacher, so my days start early, and typically have alot of stress in them. However, I must say, I enjoy reading the posts on this site, and I enjoy hearing from others with R.A. I also have Multiple Scloresis... Read more Chevron

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TammyT

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posted 10/07/2008, comments (2)

my aunt is my hero, my husband is my savior

I guess I am lucky after all. Yesterday I talked to my aunt. She has suffered with Ra for over 30 years. Her whole body is twisted up and she had to deal with the pain with just aspirin. They did not have the medicine or the awareness that we have now. She is now on meds has been since they started coming out with them.She has to switch around... Read more Chevron

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