Rheumatoid Arthritis
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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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My Ongoing Journey with RA Living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is challenging, and for me, the first six years after my diagnosis were a rollercoaster of hope and despair. During this period, I tried every medication available, from NSAIDs to DMARDs, all under the watchful eye of my rheumatologist. Yet, each treatment failed, leaving me…
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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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A Journey Through the Early Days of RA: From Diagnosis to Adapting to Life When I was 33 years old, my world changed dramatically. I was diagnosed with severe rheumatoid arthritis (RA), a condition that would become an intricate part of my daily life. At that time, I was a mother to two young…