debbiemw
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| Member Since | 07/07/2010 10:51 AM |
| Last Online | 07/05/2012 08:57 PM |
| Gender: | Female |
| A little about me: | I was diagnosed with RA,October of last year. When first hearing the diagnosis, I was quiet and listened to all that was said.I didn't react, because at the moment I had no idea what RA was and its effects on the body.All I know is that prior to the diagnosis, I had come down with a pretty bad cold (at least that what I thought it was). My doctor explained to me that this is the number one response they receive from them having been diagnosed with this disease,I was told it was caused through a bacteria or germ that invaded the body attacking the Immune System, instead of the Immune System fighting off the bacteria, it begins to fight against itself, atacking the joints and muscles, etc. WOW!, how did that take place. Not only that, I was told that I have internal swelling as well, and that they are checking also for Lupus, because RA has so many forms, and can switch from one symptom to another, and that Lupus is a form of Rheumatoid as well as fibromyalgia, ms, etc. |
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"In honor of my mother who passed away 22yrs. ago while I was at a young age. To all the Survivors of Cancer and to all those who are fighting this disease." |
"For Travis, my 16 yr. old nephew who was born with Autism." |
"For My husband Anthony, and for a one of my best friends." |
"For my 1yr. old grand-daughter Jaye." |
"For my husbnd's daughter Kim." |
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"For everyone who is battling this terrible disease of RA, and for myself." |
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 | Hello dear ones! As Paulette said, it is time for another group hug :) An it is time to swing it out of the park too. Rheumatoid Arthritis Warrior is close to winning the Best Health Blog Contest. We were number one for some hours, which proves we can actually achieve this. Rheumatoid disease is simply NOT understood. Period. It is not talked about. It is not acknowledged. We are invisible. It is time not to be invisible anymore. Haven't you felt, many times, you don't have a voice, or your voice can't be heard? This is a chance to MAKE your voice heard. Please continue to vote, once daily, until Feb 15th. We are RA Warriors!!! http://www.healthline.com/health/best-health-blogs-contest |
| Good morning. I wanted to remind you to vote for the RA Warrior blog. We are now 400+ points behind first place, and we only have one week to do this!! Aren't you sick and tired of people not knowing what RA is, and saying things to you like "oh my grandmother had that in her finger", or "but you don't look sick", or "take some advil", or "its not that bad, its only arthritis", or "take a hot bath, you'll feel better"?? Wouldn't you like to shout to the world "Its RA, and here's what you need to know about it"? Wouldn't you like RA to get as much research money poured into it as diabetes, autism, and a host of other chronic diseases? YES? Then get on this site and vote! If you don't have facebook or twitter I'm sure you have friends that do, so ask them to get on and vote FOR you! I simply cannot stress how vitally important this could ultimately be to the future of RA treatment, publicity, and our health!!! So don't stand on the sidelines. Get involved and help us... help yourself!! http://www.healthline.com/health/best-health-blogs-contest |
| Just a reminder to all vote for the RA Warrior. We are a bit behind Breast Cancer, but if everyone voted once a day until the 15th, we would win! Here is the site: http://www.healthline.com/health/best-health-blogs-contest Thanks and I'm sending healing thoughts and prayers to all. |
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