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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lretz 01/13/2014

I want to take a minute ot thank all of you and tell you how proud I am of you. I spite of the pain, the brain fog, the bad days, the good days, the doctor visits, the medication issues, and trying to live life with some quality, you all take the time to get on this blog and participate in the lives of others.
Your daily help and encouragement had proven to be a help and a blessing to me. Even when you think you are just venting, I find strength in that. Thank you again with all my heart. I am proud of you and consider you my friends.

sammyo1 01/13/2014

Very sweet of you.
I Never under estimate the power of support given here.
Can make all the difference in so many ways.
Sammy

Dreamchaser-Linda 01/13/2014

SecretSurvivor 01/13/2014

Ditto to what Iretz said... This group has helped me more than you can ever know!

smith101 01/13/2014

I third your thoughts Iretz. I would second them but SecretSurvivor beat me to it. ;-)

Lori57703 01/13/2014

Is it possible to fouth Iretz thoughts? You said it so well, thank you!~Lori

bluedogs2 01/14/2014

@Iretz

We are all in this thing together and I agree with you - these folks are truly incredible, always willing to share, show compassion and thoughtfulness, willing to give a kind and encouraging word.

We deal with an insidious and relentless set of circumstances of which there is rarely an escape from the pain, fatigue and fear. These folks work through these elements and help us and by doing so help themselves in my view - sharing.

In my many years, this is the 2nd group of folks that I have had the pleasure to be a part of where no one is left behind and where the easiest day was yesterday.

Peace to all
Bluedogs2

annettearizona 01/14/2014

THANK YOU for your support too!

deleted_user 01/14/2014

i thank everyone too here.
i just joined this group for more info about RA and gain more knowledge, but i learnt so many other things and the SUPPORT I GET HERE IS AWESOME. love this group and i am glad to be here.

thank you every one. and i am proud of all of you too.

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