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...
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.
My name is Jay, I have bilateral hip replacements, and osteopenia and rheumatoid arthritis. I am always in moderate to severe pain most of the time. I put my weight at 155, but one year ago I weighed 178. I haved developed anxiety 5 days ago. I also take pain medicine for my chronic pain, but have done so for the last 15 years. I've had baclofen for the last 8 years but have never used it until...
