Re: NEW TO RA SUPPORT NOT NEW TO RA

[Guest guest]

hi rebecca, i know what you mean about feeling alone. when i was doing my

interview today with social security. i was talking to the lady that i

haven't done anything social in about 2 years. she asked if i ever

remarried!! i said no i just said i don't really get out and they usually

don't just knock at your door!! my son is having problems with his back this

week again. i told this new dr i want dan checked now too. see we have to

start all over again. i just switched to a cheaper plan and the only dr was

my rheumatologist!! much cheaper deductible 150 vs 750 per person per year.

and 15 copay vs 25. plus then all tests covered as long as i stay in network.

outside network dr 1500 deductible [er calender year.

Kathy

[Guest guest]

:

Being tired of yourself somehow comes with the feelings associated with RA.

It is a frustrating illness and depletes our physical strength. When you

have these days try to remember you are not alone. Many of us feel the same

way. It is okay to feel that way too, keeping your feelings inside is not

good. You can always vent with any of us, we all have done it. I live in SC

and my children are all grown. I can imagine how difficult it can be living

with RA and raising children. Rely on your support group, family and if you

have your church family. Days when you feel like crying, cry, throw something

or just don't do anything more than you have to. That's what works for me.

I've only been online with this group for about a week and already feel like

I have made friends who really understand. Keep posting and remember we are

here for you.

Jan

[Guest guest]

welcome to the group rebecca

i'm glad your here

rhoda

--- REBECCALENEAR@... wrote:

> HELLO EVERYONE,

>

> MY NAME IS REBECCA LENEAR AND I HAVE BEEN DIAG. WITH

> RA FOR TEN YEARS.

> I HAVE TWO CHILDREN A BOY AND A GIRL AND OH HOW I

> PRAY THEY DON'T

> EVER HAVE RA.

>

> DOES ANYONE OF YOU LIVE IN TENNESSEE?

>

> I FEEL VERY ALONE SOMETIMES. I HAVE A LOT OF LOVING

> FAMILY AND THEY

> DO TRY TO UNDERSTAND WHAT I AM DEALING WITH. SO WHY

> DO I GET SO TIRED

> OF BEING ME?

>

> REBECCA

>

>

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[Guest guest]

Welcome .

I hope your kids don't get it either. I hope NO kids get it. It is such

a cruel disease.

I live in New Jersey. I'm glad you found our group. It is filled with

very understanding and compassionate people.

a

----- Original Message -----

From: <REBECCALENEAR@...>

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Sent: Wednesday, January 24, 2001 10:42 AM

Subject: [ ] NEW TO RA SUPPORT NOT NEW TO RA

> HELLO EVERYONE,

>

> MY NAME IS REBECCA LENEAR AND I HAVE BEEN DIAG. WITH RA FOR TEN YEARS.

> I HAVE TWO CHILDREN A BOY AND A GIRL AND OH HOW I PRAY THEY DON'T

> EVER HAVE RA.

>

> DOES ANYONE OF YOU LIVE IN TENNESSEE?

>

> I FEEL VERY ALONE SOMETIMES. I HAVE A LOT OF LOVING FAMILY AND THEY

> DO TRY TO UNDERSTAND WHAT I AM DEALING WITH. SO WHY DO I GET SO TIRED

> OF BEING ME?

>

> REBECCA

>