Re: new member --just found site

[Guest guest]

Lori,

You asked where to begin, and you already by posting this message to

the group. Welcome! This is a wonderful support group, and our

moderators a and keep us well educated by posting articles on

RA and other autoimmune diseases. Here you are among people who

understand. Just ask any questions that you might have, or sometimes

you might just want to vent. We will listen and understand.

How long have you had RA? What medications are you on? I've had it for

over six years. I was lucky enough not to get it until I was 60, after

my kids were raised and I was retired. I had a rough time at first, but

I had a wonderful rheumatologist to help me through it. Since I've been

on Enbrel, my pain and inflammation have been at a minimum. I know that

I'm lucky in that respect, too.

Tell us more about yourself.

Sue

On Sunday, September 24, 2006, at 08:49 PM, lori vanderlaske wrote:

> In my area, Brevard county, Fl. we don't have any support groups and I

> am feeling very isolated when it comes to discussing R.A. with non

> affected people. I don't know exactly how this site works as I'm not

> a compuwhiz. I hope with time and a little guidance I will find other

> folks who want to share the ins, outs, ups, and downs related to the

> physical, emotional and spiritual ramifications of this disease.

> Where do I begin?

> My name is Lori and I look forward to feedback and guidance.

> THANKS!!!!!

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Lori, and welcome to this group. You don't have to be a compuwhiz

to use this site as it's just individuals responding to what others

have written. Your posting was a good way to begin. All of us here

are willing to share and provide guidance to anyone who asks. Feel

free to post any questions or concerns you may have.

I'm in Texas with no family or close friends in the area so really

appreciate having this group as I'm still adjusting to many major

changes in my life.

--- In , lori vanderlaske <mvspringrun@...>

wrote:

>

> In my area, Brevard county, Fl. we don't have any support groups

and I am feeling very isolated when it comes to discussing R.A. with

non affected people. I don't know exactly how this site works as I'm

not a compuwhiz. I hope with time and a little guidance I will find

other folks who want to share the ins, outs, ups, and downs related

to the physical, emotional and spiritual ramifications of this

disease. Where do I begin?

> My name is Lori and I look forward to feedback and guidance.

THANKS!!!!!

>

>

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