Questions From Family

Questions From Family & Friends

We had a great suggestion from the sister of one of our members. She suggested that it might be good for the website to have "something for "non-gimp family members" where we could send you questions or get information that will help us keep from saying stupid things that make me look like a jerk. Since it is hard for us "non-gimps" to understand what you are going through, something especially for us might be helpful - especially for those of us that care for someone that has a serious illness. Plus, we may become "gimps" ourselves someday!"

What a great idea! We asked her for some questions to get us started. This section will thrive on the feedback of our members with arthritis and those without arthritis, so start emailing! Send in your question today.

Can anyone help these family members and friends?

I have a girlfriend who has recently been diagnosed with RA, and I'd like to know what I can do to support her. Thanks Dan

Any advice for Dan?

Hello, I am Nicky. Please can you help me? I have a wonderful sister named Donna, she is only 24 years old and she has rheumatoid arthritis...Please could you give me some advice on how to help her. I am a mother of 3 but now my youngest has started full time school i am hoping to help Donna out as much as i can but some days she is so sad that i just do not know what to do i try my hardest to listen to what she has to say but some days its just to hard i end up in tears with her and that cant be that good for her can it? i do tell her i am here for here when ever she needs me even if its just to talk. I do what i can for her inside and outside her home but i wont to do more i hate to see her in this much pain! please please can someone tell me what i can do or say to help her in anyway i possible can PLEASE!?
Thank you for your time
Nicky