Rheumatoid Arthritis

Hello fellow RA (Rheumatoid Arthritis) warriors-

I’m new here and to being diagnosed with this sucky disease. Wanted to get my support systems in place for what looks to be a long ride....thank you for all of your sharing, it makes the trip a little less lonely.

[Suzie0407]

Hi Lavendermoon, welcome! Sorry to hear of another person struggling with this disease. I’m fairly new to this site too. I was diagnosed with seropositive RA since June 2016. (Blood results confirm diagnosis) I’ve been on two medications so far without too many side effects,methotrexate and sulfasalazine, but I’m still trying to figure out what a flare is. My RA is consistent...I don’t know what it feels like to feel good, but on the other hand, I’m not in horrible pain like some on this site are. Feel free to ask questions on just vent when you need to. We’re all here for each other and it’s great to not have to do this alone! XXX

[Nettac]

Hello and welcome! Good idea to sign up to here...it helps.

[summer32]

This is great site I have spoken to lots of lovely people on here x

[Zip1]

Welcome, vent away we will all listen!

[Ruth12345]

Welcome. Lovely supportive people here and I have learnt so much from them in the last few months since I arrived on this site. Sorry you needed to join but glad you have found us. 😊

[Bookworm55]

Welcome Lavendermoon. I too have received wonderful support from people on this site since I joined 18 months ago. There always seems to be someone who has experienced what you are and can advise you - even if this is to speak to your Gp/ consultant team. No one really knows how RA will affect them - it is definitely a ‘marathon not a sprint’. (?!) ATM my disease is well-controlled with medication - oh and a nod to a healthy lifestyle.