Re: new to RA & support group

[Guest guest]

Hi...

That's a good question, I am in the same boat myself. While I admit I am

depressed and trying to fight it I was thinking just this morning how much I

really hate RA! The best way I can describe it is that I feel like I am in a

perpetual state of injury. Something always hurts or is an issue regardless of

what meds I'm taking. And since I never was much of a pill taker I do feel like

I am running my own pharmacy. Now that I've had this experience I'd really like

not to have RA and move on!

Stan

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From: " sdfprs " <sdfprs@...>

Am I ever going to feel normal? I was diagnosed w/ RA in Apr. I am on

pred.,metho.,plaq and cymbalta (for depression) and am still in pain. I

feel like a Pharmacy. I haven't been able to work let alone do the

stuff I love to do. What happens now??

[Guest guest]

Oh gosh, I am probably not the right person to answer, " will I ever

feel normal. " Sorry for your dx, but glad you found the group. You

will find out all about RA, and how everyone else feels. We all have

good days, and some of us have a LOT of bad days. I have mostly bad

days. I've tried so many meds in the last 4 years, but this is a part

of my life now. My whole life was turned upside down, and it will

never be normal for me again. But, you might be different, you could

get on the meds that work for you, and live some what normal.

Whatever that might be. Just hang out here, and read the posts. You

will see how other's cope with their chronic issues. Were survivors,

and we are here to help each other. Life changes, and we just have to

change with it. Take care, Tawny

[Guest guest]

Sdfprs and group;

Haaaaaaaa I dont know was you normal before. Just kidding. You never

said your name so I took the name off your sent part. I guess I will

be working on my post all day. Your the 3d post out of 105 post. I

have commented on all 3 so far, its true I talk a lot so I post a

lot haaaaaaaa. I look forward every morning to read my support group

post. There are plenty of people here that talk about RA and other

stuff too. Some have said they went back to normal and better. ANd

others have said its been a rocky road.

Welcome to our group. We have a great group here. I have learned so

much since I joined the group. I made some great friends too. I was

diagnosed with RA about 2 years ago. I was diagnosed with a bunch of

stuff a year ago. You will learn a lot from reading our post, I

joined the group about 3 months ago. I can deal with RA just a

little better now. Thanks to the fine bunch of people here.

gentle hugs

Clora

> Am I ever going to feel normal? I was diagnosed w/ RA in Apr. I

am on

> pred.,metho.,plaq and cymbalta (for depression) and am still in

pain. I

> feel like a Pharmacy. I haven't been able to work let alone do the

> stuff I love to do. What happens now??

>

[Guest guest]

Mylenda and group;

It's so good to read your post again mylenda; Missed you so much.

hugs

Clora

>

[Guest guest]

Paris and Group;

Awe thanks Paris. I always respond to those that post to me. I try

anyway. And I include the group on every response I do. I am suppose

to go to my rheumy now, but my husband is no where to be found. He

knows my appointments are very important.

Oh we can whine and cry here everyone is so supportive. When we have

a good day or our meds work for us the group is so happy for us. If

I tell other people its no big thing lol, except for my husband. He

has to do all the house work now haaaaaaa.

I hope everyone has pain free days. I also pray for my group

everyday. Lovely name Paris. Well I better find my hubby. I hope he

is ok. He took the van somewhere. He is always here for my

appointmens.

gentle hugs everyone

Clora