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At age 16 I was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis. In the following 14 years I have had many ups and downs with this disease, including having two hip replacements by the age of 25. This is disease is a day-to-day struggle for me. For years I’ve tried to keep most of my feelings inside and prove that I can handle it. I think it is about time to get it all out.
I have rheumatoid arthritis too. I was diagnosed at the age iof 24, 16 years ago. Each day is a challenge and yet I am grateful for any mobility I have.
I enjoyed reading through your blog and hope you will join us for Invisible Illness Week Sept 14-20. We are in need of guest bloggers and then will also have a 5-day virtual conference w/ 20 speakers. I also just began a new social network called Illness Twitters at htp://www.illnesstwitters.ning.com . Thank you for all you do to help bring more awareness to chroic illness and all that it entails.
Thanks for your comment. I appreciate the invitation and will look forward to your event!
I have only just started blogging but have enjoyed yours. We have a similar age of onset and age now. I didn’t get the diagnosis fortunately/unfortunately… I haven’t had any joint replacements but have been through the mill with medications. I am also married, although that official part is just in the last 9 months.
Stay Strong,
(Kia Kaha)
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Moira (from New Zealand)