Stories

Lately while reading postings on the RheumatoidArthritis.net web site and their Facebook pages I had a thought of concern. I read some stories of how many people, because of the...

A bright yellow gym bag sits open, ready to be filled for the trip to the YMCA. The running shoes are clean, free from the mud of their last outing...

I was very recently diagnosed with RA at the age of 21. It is a diagnosis that is very bittersweet. It is sweet in the fact that I know what...

I was first diagnosed in 2013, after visiting an orthopedist for wrist pain. I worked in a surgery center at the time, so was familiar with the doctor and trusted...

I am a six-two female. I worked 30years in local hospital. I really miss not working. I went out in 2004 due to asthma. I had mold exposure and I...

Really bad RA started antibiotic protocol was on for 3 yrs. A doctor introduced me to LOW DOSE NALTREXONE in 3 days I had my life back with no side...

Hi, I'm Beth and I'm new here. I was eight years old when I was diagnosed eventually with RA. This was in 1948, so a considerable time ago. First of...

My name is Joanie and I have RA. I was diagnosed with degenerative disc disease at 18, had surgery on L2 and L3. Then, in my twenties I became ill...

It started 4 years ago after a very acrimonious separation and finally divorce, I woke up one day and my knee had so much pain I could not walk. I...

I don't know life without RA, it's literally all I've ever known. Diagnosed at the age of two my parents were told I would be wheel chair bound by ten...

Our team strategy session was hosted in the Hunter Valley, an easy and gentle two-hour drive from Sydney. We were lucky enough to score a beautiful warm sunny autumn day...

I was diagnosed in 2006 with inflammatory breast cancer. This is one which is not detected by mammograms, doesn't always have a lump, inflames the tissues and lymph, and itches...

“You’re so young to have this.” That phrase has haunted me since I was diagnosed with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA) at the age of 18 years old. Over the course...

Almost ten years ago, my integrity was questioned regarding my chronic illness and disability for the first time. I was about four years into my diagnosis with rheumatoid arthritis, and...

I was recently diagnosed with RA up until then I had no idea what it was or how bad it could be. It all started with pain in my knee...

I've been lurking around this forum for months so instead of continuing to isolate myself I figure I'll try to let someone in. I was 37 when I was diagnosed...

I was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis when I was 30. It came on quickly, in my hands first. My hands were so swollen and in so much pain, it kept...

Hi everyone, It's been 3 years now that I have been dealing with a severe RA. I'm not stabilized yet and days are getting harder, I wanted to share one...

Two and a half years ago after a routine surgery and feeling great I woke up one day and hurt. As time went on it became painful and could not...

I was diagnosed at age 2 and now 27. I walk with a cane because I have bad knees and they don't straighten. I have people stare at me, and...