Hello all...I forgot my manners! | Arthritis Information

okay, since I'm scared out of my mind about the possible DX of RA, I forgot my manners, and went on with "please help me. Me...me..me." I'm so sorry. After reading the many posted messages, I realized that there are so many of us. All dealing with the same pain and frustration.

So, let me introduce myself. My name is Kim. I am 33, and a very active mother of 2 very active boys. My problems all started a few months after my son was born last summer. My life is completely upside down. I just wish I could get a diagnosis so I could start to feel better.

I hope to be in touch with many of you, and as time goes on, be able to help ease the minds of newbies like me. I guess everyone freaks out initially, especially when months pass, and you're no closer to feeling better than when you started your quest for wellness.

I wish you all good days, well minds, and long painfree lives.

Best wishes,
Kim

Kim; (So much easier to type than that screen name

I just responded to your other post...and this one answers my main question to you. I too started having all of the same problems you are having shortly after the birth of my second child. I've heard it said that the hormonal changes could have played a role in my RA...but no one will pin point it; but they do say it could have been. I'm 11 years out now...but doing much better with treatment.

I'd like to welcome you to the group. You'll meet a lot of great people here and get some first hand experience you can't get anywhere else. I sure wish I would have had this forum in my early days...sure would have been so much easier to deal with all of the unknown...and yes fears. It's very scary at first; but it will get easier.

Welcome again. I hope you come back often and let us all have a chance to get to know you.

Lovie

Welcome to the group! I'm going off to read your other post now. Love and hugs, JuliahWelcome. I'm very behind on posts as I'm not feeling great lately. You'll find all kinds of helpful info here.
hugs, wayney
Welcome Kim! RA is a scary thing....and not knowing is even scarier! Keep visiting often and please keep us posted on how you are doing. There are so many wonderful people here! btw...I am 34, had RA for 5 years now!

Hi Kim and Welcome!!! No need to apologize, as we can all relate.

Peace & Love...Neasy