Rheumatoid Arthritis - People Who Are Living With Rheumatoid Arthritis

lomartin33

posted 10/03/2009, comments (3)

Phys. Ed teacher sad to give up job due to RA

Hi, I am 47 years old and have had RA for 8 years while being a P.E. teacher. It has been extremely difficult as my job requires a lot of physical activity. I have always loved my job and have done it for 24 years, but had to give it up as of yesterday. I have applied for disability and am waiting to hear if it will be approved. My body is a mess... Read more Chevron

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Destiny

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love riding horses and now dont know what is going to happen?

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posted 09/30/2009, comments (6)

8 yrs of thinkin i was a lazy a@# and my weight was the cause of pain

Im here for some support and understanding I am newly diagn. and not on meds as of yet ,..can not get a break from this flare up as they call it,can some one give me some advise or something.I have had the gastric bypass 6 months ago so inflamitory s I can not take .... so im told,as for my mental well bieng im pissed ,depressed, woes me, pity in... Read more Chevron

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LeighAnn

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SAH mom of 3 kids living with RA

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posted 09/29/2009, comments (4)

stepping outside the box

Ok so my 1 year anniv of my RA dx is coming up on Oct. 8th and I am thinking WOW really a year already?? I mean i am doing waaaay better than I was a year ago. but at the same time I am thinking holy crap I am still hurting and faking that smile in public and I am still waiting for the "this is all a joke, boy was I wrong" shoe to drop. It hasn't,... Read more Chevron

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Feels like the TinMan

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LOVING PREDNISONE!! i can ride again! yay !!

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posted 09/22/2009, comments (12)

Express yourself with an RA tattoo

I across a couple of (comical) tattoos that express our fight with RA. Hopefully, it brings a smile to your face as it did mine! ~Desiree

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Apache Jones

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Age 66, officially diagnosed 8 years ago, immediate remission.

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posted 09/22/2009, comments (3)

Hello, Group. I am having my first flare

I was in remission for 8 years experiecing nothing but mild aches and pains, nothing that alarmed me at my tender age of 66. Then about 10 days ago, my left foot on top started hurting like the dickens. I weathered it out for 9 days and then folded and went to the doctor. He said it was my RA flaring up and not gout (that I... Read more Chevron

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