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Rheumatoid Arthritis Ruined Her Elbow, But Nothing Could Break Her Hope

August 16, 2013May 14, 2018 Kelly Young 24 Comments e-patient, Profiles in courage with RA

Research of an engaged patient rescues her elbow I hope you enjoy this inspiring story of a young woman’s struggle to get the best treatment for her elbow destroyed by Rheumatoid Disease (RD). Carolyn is a brave patient who researched to find a procedure to relieve her pain and restore movement to her elbow. She illustrates...Continue reading 24 Comments » Read more

Don’t Give Up

April 8, 2013May 14, 2018 Kelly Young 60 Comments Encouragement for living with RA, Profiles in courage with RA

If it weren’t so debilitating, I’d be ok Maybe it’s the pain, but today I felt weary. Sara’s words resonated: “My doctor shrugged it off after the blood test. If the pain in my hands wasn’t so debilitating then I would be ok, but I’m still kind of worried.” The left side of my cervical spine...Continue reading 60 Comments » Read more

Same, Same But Different

April 5, 2013May 14, 2018 Kelly Young 5 Comments Profiles in courage with RA, Rheumatoid arthritis support

Symptoms are like snowflakes: the same, but different. We see patterns in Rheumatoid disease and say, “See, I’m not alone.” Yet, we also see that no two people are exactly alike because of what I call the immune fingerprint. Explore both our similarities and our differences with eighteen newly added RA onset stories! Your stories of how...Continue reading 5 Comments » Read more

Your Rheumatoid Arthritis Onset Stories, page 43

Click here to view a complete listing of Rheumatoid Arthritis stories on this site with disclaimer. Robin B's Rheumatoid Arthritis story Dimity's Rheumatoid Arthritis story Abbee's Rheumatoid Arthritis story This is Robin B’s onset of Rheumatoid disease story, in her own words. I am a 62 year old empty-nester, and was just diagnosed with RA. I'm fortunate to live in...Continue reading 4 Comments » Read more

Your Rheumatoid Arthritis Onset Stories, page 42

Click here to view a complete listing of Rheumatoid Arthritis stories on this site with disclaimer. Middy's Rheumatoid Arthritis story Nancy M's Rheumatoid Arthritis story Sarah O's Rheumatoid Arthritis story This is Middy’s onset of Rheumatoid disease story, in her own words. I have always been a pretty active gal. I love to travel, love to learn, adore my kids...Continue reading Make a Comment » Read more

Your Rheumatoid Arthritis Onset Stories, page 41

Click here to view a complete listing of Rheumatoid Arthritis stories on this site with disclaimer. Steve's Rheumatoid Arthritis story Tish B's Rheumatoid Arthritis story Sarah A's Rheumatoid Arthritis story This is Steve’s onset of Rheumatoid disease story, in his own words. It all started right after I celebrated my 25th birthday. Just a few months later, I began having...Continue reading Make a Comment » Read more

Your Rheumatoid Arthritis Onset Stories, page 40

Click here to view a complete listing of Rheumatoid Arthritis stories on this site with disclaimer. Shelly M's Rheumatoid Arthritis story Sandi's Rheumatoid Arthritis story Sherry T's Rheumatoid Arthritis story This is Shelly M’s onset of Rheumatoid disease story, in her own words. Thank you Kelly for this great opportunity. RAD is an invisible, cruel disease that steals from us...Continue reading Make a Comment » Read more

Your Rheumatoid Arthritis Onset Stories, page 39

Click here to view a complete listing of Rheumatoid Arthritis stories on this site with disclaimer. Mellie's Rheumatoid Arthritis story Susan R.'s Rheumatoid Arthritis story Tish's Rheumatoid Arthritis story This is Mellie’s onset of Rheumatoid disease story, in her own words. Hello! My name is Melissa and I was diagnosed with RA back in 1985 when I was only 20...Continue reading Make a Comment » Read more

Your Rheumatoid Arthritis Onset Stories, page 38

Click here to view a complete listing of Rheumatoid Arthritis stories on this site with disclaimer. Jan's (2) Rheumatoid Arthritis story Dottie's Rheumatoid Arthritis story Jayme's Rheumatoid Arthritis story This is Jan’s (2) onset of Rheumatoid disease story, in her own words. My name is Jan M. I am 58 years old, but if I didn’t color my hair I’d...Continue reading Make a Comment » Read more

Your Rheumatoid Arthritis Onset Stories, page 37

Click here to view a complete listing of Rheumatoid Arthritis stories on this site with disclaimer. Kent's Rheumatoid Arthritis story Guadalupe's Rheumatoid Arthritis story Regina's Rheumatoid Arthritis story This is Kent’s onset of Rheumatoid disease story, in his own words. My RA “onset” was sudden. I am a 56-year-old man. Very active and energetic. I woke up about 6 months...Continue reading Make a Comment » Read more

Your Rheumatoid Arthritis Onset Stories, page 36

Click here to view a complete listing of Rheumatoid Arthritis stories on this site with disclaimer. Joan's Rheumatoid Arthritis story Liza's Rheumatoid Arthritis story Nicole's Rheumatoid Arthritis story This is Joan’s onset of Rheumatoid disease story, in her own words. I posted previously about my diagnosis of RA and at that time had very little knowledge of what it all...Continue reading 1 Comment » Read more

Your Rheumatoid Arthritis Onset Stories, page 35

Click here to view a complete listing of Rheumatoid Arthritis stories on this site with disclaimer. Cheryl's Rheumatoid Arthritis story Diane's Rheumatoid Arthritis story Bethany's Rheumatoid Arthritis story This is Cheryl’s onset of Rheumatoid disease story, in her own words. I am 54 years old and was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) 5 years ago. However, I believe that I...Continue reading Make a Comment » Read more

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