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...
This sounds like such a stupid question, but how much support do you expect from your partner?
I have not felt well ( just switched to MTX injections for a hopeful improvement) and I feel like all that stress is coming out in my relationship. My boyfriend and I have been together for almost 3 years. He has been there through all of my ups and downs with doctor appointments and the drugs that come along with them; I have been in and out of doc offices for about a year and a half now. With RA for only 4 months.
At what point is to much “pressure” to put on a partner? I feel like he won’t tell me because he doesn’t want to let me down.
I am 21 and he is 19 so we are really young.
Do what you can: As you get to know how you are feeling day to day you'll be able to plan better, however you with pay twice the price if you over do things (activities)
Be honest: Be honest with him and most importantly with yourself. You're not lazy or being a deadbeat, you just haven't found out how to make it all work yet.
Ask for the help: Even though you may not feel like you need it 100% now, later on when no one is there (ie your home alone) you will appreciate that you got the help earlier.
Make sure you're getting space: Don't allow frustration take over and allow it to become nasty arguments. If there is something you two planned to do together but you don't feel up to it, let him go without you. Talk about it, have him send you pics or what not, but chaining him down can cause problems too. If he loves you he will take the time to try and understand. I hope you find some relief and remission soon...There is a lot of cool things to get out there and do, I hope you are able to do all of them!