People Who Are Living With Rheumatoid Arthritis

Lisa Emrich

Musician, Patient Advocate, Author of 'Brass and Ivory' blog, and Founder of the 'Carnival of MS Bloggers'

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Love: With and Without Disease

When I met Rob over 6 years ago, I did not ‘have’ MS nor RA. I was just a regular, seemingly heathy, person who was ready to meet someone. Although my medical records did have hints of what was to come, I carried no significant diagnoses. We were set up on a blind date through a local dating service. Rob’s life... Read more Chevron

posted 02/11/2012, comments (6)|

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Lene Andersen

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Writer, Advocate, Photographer

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RA and Preventative Health Screening: Getting Scoped

Medications for rheumatoid arthritis can be hard on your stomach. Between heartburn, acid reflux, gas, GERD and other gastrointestinal shenanigans, chances are that sooner or later your doctor will suggest you get scoped. Even if you have the sound gastrointestinal constitution of a camel, there comes a time in your life where it just makes good... Read more Chevron

posted 02/08/2012, comments (10)|

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I was diagnosed with RA in 2004.

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Rheumatoid Arthritis: Why Don't They Understand What I Am Going Through?

Rheumatoid arthritis and I have been in a relationship for eight years now. The first year was rough as we got to know each other. In fact, it kind of reminds me of the relationships I see now between the teenagers in my kid's circle of friends. There was a lot of crying, lots of yelling, and lots of misunderstandings. Like a... Read more Chevron

posted 01/17/2012, comments (17)|

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Rena

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I enjoy camping, music, arts and crafts. I am looking forward to enjoying the company of those with RA and struggle with depression like me. ;-)

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I've been kicked to the curb, but I'm getting back up now.

I haven't done a share post in a while, so I thought I'd share. I've been through a rough patch this last year. I had carpul tunnel release surgeries on both hands which required me to stop my Enbrel for a while. That caused multiple really lovely RA flares. Then after years (5 to be exact) of my complants of pain in both my elbows, I... Read more Chevron

posted 01/15/2012, comments (6)|

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From Broken Bones to Mega Flare to Back Again!

Hi guys! I've been AWOL for a couple of months, and have had quite an adventure! It all started right around the end of October. I was off to a good start that day and had great intentions, I went to the YMCA and started my membership so I could use the pool and take their new chair yoga classes. When I got home I was feeling really good... Read more Chevron

posted 01/09/2012, comments (19)|

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