Rheumatoid Arthritis Support Group

G'day all, finally glad I found a site that looks and feels right. I am sure alot of you know what I mean.I have had RA along time.I am 49.I have major pain problems outside of RA ,so a good day is a day I can move and the pain is 4/5.I wrote alot in the other portion of the forum.I cannot take biologics now due to a BIG mis communication between my Rheumy and the Thoracic Surgeon.I have Valley Fever.Caused Nodules in my lungs.One bigger than a golfball was removed but the other 2 were not .So biologics are out of the question and now the pain and swelling is horrendous.

I knew one day my guitar playing would come to a halt but not like this.Being I have been in severe pain for over 23 yrs,I am tolerant to all heavy meds, they could not control my pain after the lung surgery,so looking at another one is not something I can get my head around just yet.

I had to give up my Casita in the foothills of the Catalina Mtns( OH so incredibly beautiful)and move in with family.I have no children and never been married.

I don't want to become a burden to my sister ,so before I do I need to start looking for a assisted living apt.BUT...I shall not get down,I shall not get depressed.That is not who I am.No matter the pain,I awake,and I thank God. ...SkyeHawk

Skye, welcome to our group. I DO hope that you'll feel at home here. I think everyone is very warm and welcoming, and understanding. We share similar experiences, frustrations, feelings, and thoughts.. its a very deep bond and important common thread. As you know, and live, unless you have RA you can never really know what it's like to have it. That's why this group of people is so great. You can share whatever (literally) is on your mind, and you'll still feel as welcome as you always did. Its important for us to have an outlet, because so often others just do not understand us... or even want to.

I hope that the infectious disease dr is able to help you find a solution to your medication/nodule issues. You need to find some relief to that misery. You'll have to keep us posted about your appointments and hopefully some treatments you'll be trying

We'll be looking forward to seeing you on here often

You lived in the Catalina Mountains? That is my name! How is it there?

Welcome Skyehawk.....Sounds like you have found the right place to get information and gather new friends. We are happy to have you join our group, (Molly5) Kim

Hi Skye and welcome. This is a great group. You'll love it.

Hugs

Thank you all for welcoming me and I am looking forward to getting to know you..SkyeHawk

If it was BIG enough, you could have made it the RA Mountain Castle...

just for all of us who have a place to finally meet each other face

to face. So sorry you had to give it up. I have found terrific

friends on this site......so glad you jumped aboard our fun wagon

to share, vent, laugh and live.

Kath