Rheumatoid Arthritis Support Group

Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic, inflammatory, multisystem, autoimmune disorder. It is a disabling and painful condition which can lead to substantial loss of mobility due to pain and joint destruction. The disease is also systemic in that it often also affects many extra-articular tissues throughout the body including the skin, blood vessels, heart, lungs, and...

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Hey all:)

lovebaby8
lovebaby8
I have decided to join a support after three years of having this. I got dianoised with RA when I was 20 years old. I am 23 now and none of my friends understand what it is like and how hard it is to deal with this. None of the medications i have tried seem to work and it just worse so i decided to join a group where people understand.:)
purplekitty
purplekitty
Welcome to the group. This place is fantastic for answers, support, and friendship. It has been a lifesaver for me.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Welcome Lovebaby.

I've found this site to be very helpful for informational purposes, but also for support. This is where I come when I need to get grounded, feel loved or understood or just need to "be" for a little while.

Tort
deleted_user
deleted_user
Hi and Welcome to DS. I know just how you feel about 'people understanding'. It's hard to find people who 'really get it'. You've come to the right place because we here do 'get it'. ;) Everyone here is very friendly and willing to support you and help you. Hugs~

Linda
deleted_user
deleted_user
Hi lovebaby8 and welcome! This is a great place for information and support. Hopefully you can find some answers here! ~ Kim:)
deleted_user
deleted_user
Welcome, you won't feel so alone here - I promise! I've searched high and low for online support groups, and the one that has been and continues to be the most supportive and informative is here at DailyStrength.
LucyKS
LucyKS
Hey Lovebaby,
I know exactly how you feel. I have had RA for 3 years now, diagnosed at 18, am now 21 and none of my friends understand how I feel. Luckily I have a supportive boyfriend (I am now expecting his baby :D ).
DS has bought me lots of support and new friends. It's so nice to be able to talk to people going through the same thing as you.

Lucy
xx
deleted_user
deleted_user
Lovebaby8 - you've come to the best place here. We might not meet in person, but the members here know exactly what you are going through and you will find lots of good information, advice and laughs when you call in. Look forward to seeing you around. Cheers.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Hi I'm new to this group too. I'm 22 and I was only diagnosed with RA last month but I've had the symptoms for nearly 5 years.
deleted_user
deleted_user
welcome to all the newbies! we like meeting new people, it just means we have more friends! this is definitely the place to come for advice, to vent, to whine, or just to be. you're among friends, and we do understand exactly what you're going thru! so, once again, welcome!
brat
deleted_user
deleted_user
HI...I am 28yrs. old and was diagnosed 1yr. ago. This is a great support group, welcome:)
deleted_user
deleted_user
Thanks for joining! Warning: Joining this group can become addictive!

Hugs,
Sarah
deleted_user
deleted_user
Everyone seems so friendly here! Thanks for the welcomes (and sorry for hijacking your thread lovebaby8) :)
deleted_user
deleted_user
You will find so much useful information here. And if you can't find it all you have to do is ask and you will get some excellent feedback. Welcome.
bigiblue
bigiblue
welcome and tell us what Meds have you tried or are on now.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Welcome to you both ! You have picked a great place to join. Great bunch of folks with lots of insight, laughs and whine, and the best part is nobody cares which whether you whine or laugh or not we all do it at one time or another.