Guest guest Posted August 8, 2005 Report Share Posted August 8, 2005 I don't write much but this time my daughter knew that I needed to talk to someone that probably goes through the same feelings as I am. Am I the only one that gets so frustrated about not being able to do things around the house. I've had over a dozen surgeries because of my RA. I am severely limited to what I can do because even though I had knuckle replacements on both hands, limited fusion on both hands then a total fusion on one hand. That doesn't even count the knee and ankle surgeries I've had. My family doesn't think I know my own limitations just because a few times I over did things. My problem, so I have been told is that I don't ask for help enough. I find it hard to ask for help because I feel I am losing my independance, but my family doesn't understand that. My daughter who was diagnosed with Lupus in January told me that this group would tell me frankly and to the point what to do and where to go for help. I am 51 and have had Severe RA for 33 years. My daughter Kris (kukukris82@...) got some needed answers from the group so I am hoping for the same. Barb in Illinois Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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