Rheumatoid Disease/Rheumatoid Arthritis or RA/RD depending on your school of thought is by definition... "is an autoimmune disease that results in a chronic, systemic inflammatory disorder that may affect many tissues and organs, but principally attacks flexible joints. It can be a disabling and painful condition, which can lead to substantial loss of functioning and mobility if not adequately tre
ated." Does it tell you what you or someone you know is living with on a daily basis? That is why I have started this page! I was diagnosed with RA in 2012. Before that I suffered with all kinds of health issues and saw a variety of doctors that would treat one symptom. Meanwhile my immune system was in overdrive and attacking different parts of my body. Living with RA is not easy. It is for the most part an "invisible" disease. I look healthy enough but I have already been declared Disabled and have the lovely blue parking placard to prove it! This site is to help others understand living with an autoimmune disorder like RA and to provide support. I am not a Doctor or nurse, nor do I play either on TV. But I do my research, I ask my doctors lots of questions and darn it I just like helping people! So read along, laugh, cry and learn maybe we can support each other through this thing called life with RA!
