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Hi Trudy, welcome to our group! I'm sorry to hear your dx, but glad

you found the right place for support and wonderful people.

I am 41 years old, and I am also on disability, have been for a

couple of years now. I was dx with RA a few years ago, but was told

that I have had it since childhood. Now, it's really taken it's toll

on me. I am taking Humira injections right now, along with MTX. I

also take loratab for the pain.

Yes, they can be kind of unfriendly when you apply for disability.

But, don't worry about what they think, just hold your head high, and

go on. When I had to go to their doctors, I felt the same way. I

was so glad to get out of there. I don't know why they have to be

like that, but I guess it's a part of their job:(

Glad your here Trudy, Tawny

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> I filed for Disability Yestersay. That was not fun the guy made me

> feel like I should not be there. I miss working. I used to drive a

> bus for Head Start ( I love the 3,4, & 5 yr olds). My hands are so

> deformed I can not make a fist. I feel like I am giving up by

> signing up for Disability,Like the RA has won. But deep down I know

> this is the right thing for me.

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> Just to let you know I am married with 2 children (girl 14 and boy

> 12 )and I am 35. When I was 12 I was dia. with Juv.RA. My dad

> figured since it was JRA I would grow ot of it. I had a great

> remission through most of my teen years. In 1997 I started having

> flares and for the last 7 years i have been fighting to keep

> working. My husband is great he helps me with a lot of my daily

> living.

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> Enough about me. I have been reading all of your emails and yo seem

> like a great bunch. I look forward to getting to know you.

>

> Trudy