Comments on: Joseph Bayliss

By: Stephen Licata

Stephen Licata — Sat, 08 Jun 2013 00:38:43 +0000

THANKS for sharing your story. I have only been diagnosed for 4 months. I am trying to find others who understand. I wish you well.

By: Holly

Holly — Mon, 07 May 2012 20:34:31 +0000

Hey
Thanks so much for your profile, I am very similar to you in age, symptoms , emotions and physically. You have given me support. Thank you.

By: Julie

Julie — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 00:06:36 +0000

I just want to say a huge thanks to RA Guy and Joseph for their valuable insight on dealing with RA. I have only recently been diagnosed and thought for years that being hypothyroid was the cause of my fatigue and stiff joints…how ignorant I was:-)So here I am a bit of a ‘newbie’ feeling a tad sorry for myself and to be honest a bit overwhelmed as I know nothing about RA. Besides going onto cortisone and Celebrex, should my diet change, is there any exercise that will help? Would so greatly appreciate any advice anyone has to offer. I’d also like to know if it is side effects of the medication which is making me feel so agitated and anxious. I’m finding it difficult to sleep, even harder physically getting up (stiff feet) and my humour…well it seems to have all but dissapeared. I just want me back

By: Cammie

Cammie — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 16:45:45 +0000

Joseph, thanks for sharing your RA story/journey. You are so right about the challenges of this disease being physical and emotional. Many times for me the emotional ones are harder to deal with then the physical. Thank goodness for support groups where we can connect with others who are going through the same thing and understand. Thanks for people like RA Guy who help spread the word through sharing the stories or real Superheroes.

By: Yoga RA Girl

Yoga RA Girl — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 11:33:25 +0000

Hi everyone, I have had RA for about 8 years now. I currently manage to teach yoga. This helps to keep my joints moving and makes me feel happy. I have learned through yoga to let go of anger and focus on the positives. For those who have difficulty walking, there are on floor exercises that can help. Remember to go at your own pace.I still work full time and have challenges with day to day activities but yoga keeps me strong and positive. Hope this gives you some hope and inspiration. x