Comments on: I Failed the Rheumatoid Arthritis Control Quiz

By: Kelly Young

Kelly Young — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 19:14:48 +0000

I guess that’s a good step. I hate to say it, but I wonder whether women have more problems w/ that issue than men.

By: DavidBiundo

DavidBiundo — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 19:07:59 +0000

At my last appointment at least they said they “believed” my pain was real.

By: Kelly Young

Kelly Young — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 18:29:38 +0000

Yea, I wonder if the writers or the docs realize we think that?

By: David Biundo

David Biundo — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 18:08:59 +0000

I took that one too. Way to funny.

By: Kelly Young

Kelly Young — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 15:08:12 +0000

Hi Julie, Drugs ok – I’ll accept that. But, I can’t DO anything. That is not “getting your life back.”

By: JulieRobbins

JulieRobbins — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 15:02:01 +0000

Took the same quiz. Got the same results. thought the same thing as you: “Oh really? *said sarcastically* I know it’s not under control-that’s why I’m taking these outrageously expensive drugs, getting stuck with needles once a week, and then having extensive safaris for veins, once a month. Chemo, steroids, etc, I’m a walking pharmacy. I’m not taking all that because I have nothing better to do. …….thanks, I feel better after my little rant!

By: Kelly Young

Kelly Young — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 14:58:17 +0000

Sorry, Amy. “Remission” is possible for some – I hear about it like the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. But dmards are still required to slow damage. More like fool’s gold?

By: amy holly

amy holly — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 14:27:14 +0000

i got cocky over the last month and thought my RA was under control: glad it slapped me down before i assumed remission was possible!

By: URandomnessK

URandomnessK — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 23:53:58 +0000

That is very funny, “control over RA” that is an oxymoron! I agree, if I had control over RA it wouldn’t exist!! I think RA’s first job is to take a toll on you, emotionally, physically, spiritually and so on. And lastly… If I did not have fear that it would get worse than someone better lock me in the loony bin for denial!

By: Kelly

Kelly — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 11:18:17 +0000

I am so thankful to have ya'll to laugh about it with!

It's just one more: OMG, Can you believe this one?

I especially loved Purple's "bedside manner" one and Tharr's "that causes...disability... not stupid"!!