Comments on: Local Rheumatoid Arthritis Support Groups

By: Kelly Young

Kelly Young — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 00:02:56 +0000

Dawn, are you planning on starting a group or is there one in your area? Let us know where you are if we can help.

By: dawn sommo

dawn sommo — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 23:54:53 +0000

RA
The disease of utter cofusion -today your right ankle tomorrow your shoulder- real confusing and scary. would love to find a real support group other than on-line stuff. seems as challenging as the disease but definatrly not as complicated as the long list of cocktail drugs that are supposed to provide relief.

By: tharr

tharr — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 12:22:10 +0000

We do not have a local group here in NW Arkansas. I would participate, but not in the capacity of running one. I think what you have done with RA Warrior in just a few short months is amazing. I know it has been stressful and you’ve probably second guessed yourself at times, but we appreciate you.

By: Kelly Young

Kelly Young — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 02:28:33 +0000

Hi Mary Kathryn, I feel that way, too. If I do it, there will be no work involved. Not a meeting with an agenda.

We’d have plenty to talk about even without a speaker… I’m wondering if we just begin with 2 or 3 as friends how that would make it easier to share the load. Just my ideas. Best of luck.

By: TessaD

TessaD — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 18:09:19 +0000

When i was looking for a support group to my local area in South Jersey I couldn’t find one.. So i created one on Meetup.com there are now over 80 autoImmune/RA local support groups on meetup.com worldwide..

also look on http://www.bucklemeupmovement.com for a leader in your area that might be able to help you find one…

my website is http://www.meetup.com/aim-up/ and coming soon: http://www.aim-up.com these websites will have the location for the South Jersey and under my profile you can see other similar groups that i belong too to help others find support groups.

Good luck in finding one near you…

By: Mary Kathryn

Mary Kathryn — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 13:14:41 +0000

I’ve never participated in a local group, mostly because I can’t find one. If there were one I would probably give it a go. I don’t know if I’d have the strength to run one. I have found a lot of support online that was very valuable for me in the throes of trying to figure out this strange disease and what having it meant.

By: Kelly Young

Kelly Young — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 12:44:20 +0000

That’s exciting, Cindy. Keep us updated.

By: Cindy Tomlin

Cindy Tomlin — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 12:30:32 +0000

Hey Kelly, How r u? Im thinking it will be about 2 more months before my support group get started at my church. Ill let u know for sure when we get it started. Hope u have a great day and thanks so much for your support and help. GOD BLESS….Cindy