Re: lazy /faking/malingering

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Oh, I know that feeling. And I went through hell to get my

handicapped parking too... doctor signed off that I needed it but

state didn't want to give it to me because " I looked young and

healthy " . After a lot of fighting, I got one. I only use it when I

need it. That's the sad part of this disease. Somedays you feel

great and other days you feel like hell. And it's the good days it

seems you always have doctor appointments. My appointments are

always in the afternoon, after school, when I get out of work. By

that time, I'm not so stiff. I want to make my appointments for

first thing in the morning so he can see me in pain.

It's good of you to ignore the complaints. I once got a nasty letter

on my car... it hurt. I really needed the handicapped pass that day

but I got out of the car and walked... didn't limp (too much),

didn't have a cane, or wheelchair. But every step was agonizing. RA

is hidden to everyone but to the person who has it. It is a hard

disease because people can't see it and can't relate, that's why we

have eachother.

Hugs to all!

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> Ya, and when you look like that and then park in a handicapped

spot...watch out!! I have been yelled at, sworn at, and usually

given dirty looks if nothing else. I have learned to just ignore it

all.

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