Rheumatoid Disease Stories Archives

Cari’s Fight Like a Girl Story (GP, RA, Sjogrens, Raynauds)

October 27, 2014 Gastroparesis Stories, Raynaud's Stories, Rheumatoid Disease Stories, Sjogrens Stories 3

Exactly 1 year ago, my life went from gaining a 1st Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo to a life of pain. Doctors kept thinking it was all in my head, but I pressed on for answers. One visit to a rheumatology doctor brought forth a diagnosis of Rheumatoid Arthritis, Sjogrens, Raynaud’s, and multiple …

Kindra’s Fight Like a Girl Story (Rheumatoid Disease)

August 27, 2014 Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) Stories, Rheumatoid Disease Stories 5

I am 48 years young and was officially diagnosed with Rheumatoid Disease two years ago, but I have been living in pain for many years. In my mid 40s, the joint and body pain became unbearable, and I was having a hard time making it to work. At my request, …