My story begins like many others. In July of 2008, I dislocated and broke my ankle. Needless to say, I was put on medical leave as I was working in a plastic molding company which included twelve hour shifts of walking around on a cement floor. After my so-called recovery …
Read More »10 years ago this coming summer, I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. I was already dealing with diabetes type 2, Hashimoto’s disease (thyroid disease), polycystic ovarian syndrome, asthma and allergies. The diagnosis for rheumatoid arthritis came as a shock. How I was diagnosed is something else. I had not been feeling good for …
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“We’re only here (on Earth) for a little while…take this (Plaquenil) and come back in three months.” This is what I heard after a year of testing, x-rays, blood work, CAT scans, poking and prodding, finally leading to the diagnosis of RA aka rheumatoid arthritis. Living in a rural community, resources …
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Rheumatoid Arthritis hurts! I found that out 3 years ago when I was finally diagnosed – the pain had a REAL name! RA has forced me to leave my job as a teacher aide in a home for very disturbed youth. I am permanently disabled now and miss working with …
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