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Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) - Introduce yourself and meet others

Autoimmune Diseases | Last Active: Sep 24 3:33pm | Replies (878)
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@darby413

I was diagnosed with seronegative RA a year ago this past June. Currently I receive Actemra infusions once a month and have been doing well. At 74 yrs old then, I have to say the diagnosis came as a bit of a shock!

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Becky, Volunteer Mentor | @becsbuddy | Sep 12, 2023

@darby413 Yes, the diagnosis can come as a shock. My autoimmune disease came on my 70th birthday. Same for both of my sisters! I just feel that I’m too old for all this. But, on the other hand, I think all of us ‘oldsters’ are adult enough to deal with all the challenges. That said, I do cry a lot, and then get back up and get to work taking care of myself!
How are you coping with your RA? Any special tips?

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