I've had symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis since 2004 and was formally diagnosed in January 2009. This blog represents musings about life with RA in an attempt to share my story with others. Given my science background, I also attempt to locate, synthesize and comment on research related to RA.
Hi. I?m Sheryl. I was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis when I was 25. I?m now 36. Last year or so I found myself thinking seriously about creating an online residence where arthritis warriors of all ages could visit for wellness tips, health hacks and gadget reviews. This year, I decided to put my keyboard where my mouth is and set this idea in motion. The result? ArthritisFriend.com (aka...
When contemplating about writing an “about me” section that would talk about my diagnoses and the effect that they have had on my life. Every time I start to type, I am not sure what it is that I want to say. I just know that what I have to say has to have a profound effect on those reading the words and having all the same questions that I have had for some many years and even the...
I was diagnosed with Lupus and overlapping Rheumatoid Arthritis in November 2008. Before this, I had been mis-diagnosed for about two years. First with bi-lateral carpal tunnel, then with the curve in my neck not being curved enough. I had hand surgery scheduled in July 2008 before my primary care physician suggested I cancel until more tests could be run.
I am the mother of seven beautiful daughters and the wife of one amazing photographer. I am a painter and a writer, and enjoy spending time out doors with my family. In 2009, after completing the best marathon of my life, I was stricken with an unexplained illness that kept me in the hospital for much of the next year and a half. I was eventually diagnosed with Lupus, Sjogrens Syndrome and...
A 33 year old, hockey loving Canuck from Northern Ontario.
In 2005, I was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis and Marfan's Syndrome which sparked an interest in research and sharing my experiences with an autoimmune disease and a connetive tissue disorder.
My name is Robin, and I joined the Wellsphere network for help along my journey to health! I have Chronic Lyme disease and Systemic Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis, which is what has inspired me to change the way I live and eat. I love to write and read about health, nutrition, and human anatomy. Right now I am teaching Healthy Cooking Classes and doing individual nutrition counseling.
