Living with RA

  • IntroductionWhen I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) at 32, it felt like the ground had been ripped out from beneath me. I was already living a busy life as a stay-at-home mom, focused on raising my kids and providing a stable home. My world was full of the hustle and bustle of motherhood, and…

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  • Hello, dear readers! I wanted to take a moment to check in with everyone who has visited my arthritis blog. Whether you’re new to the site or have been following along for some time, I truly hope that you’ve found moments of inspiration, encouragement, or even just small glimmers of hope as you’ve explored my…

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  • Living with a severe form of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) for over 30 years has meant trying numerous medications as they became available. My journey began with prednisone, followed by a series of medication combinations. Each new treatment brought hope, but often, after the frustrating wait of 6-8 weeks, the medications proved ineffective. Every doctor’s appointment…

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