Please tell me I am not the only one

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Hi!

I was diagnosed with RA about 2 and 1/2 years ago. I joined this group

to get an idea of what people with this disease go through and what I

should expect. ly, it scared the crap out of me to read the

posts. I have pain, but nothing debilitating. I am 30 years old, the

mother of a 16 month old girl and an avid marathon runner. I took

methotrexate for a while, but had to come off due to a severe allergic

reaction. Now I am taking enbrel shots once a week. I still have

tenderness in my wrist and some morning stiffness, but I am still able

to run at least 6 miles every morning and keep up with my daughter. I

just want to know if there are any positive stories, people who are

able to remain active.

Thanks

Alice