Comments on: Annie

By: Rhonda

Rhonda — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 04:35:51 +0000

You are a dear and courageous young woman. I am much older than you and acquired this about 3 years ago. I have what they call MCTD (Mixed Connective Tissue Disease)which includes, Lupus, RA,Sjogren’s, and Fibromyalgia. I have found that certain foods and stress trigger flare ups. I’m beginning to believe we were all meant to eat nuts,fruits and berries like the ones further down the food chain do. Salt and soft drinks (Pepsi) are terrible for me and I found decreasing them in my diet helps immensely. I try to think positive about things which helps too. Yes, I get the weepers and depressed..mostly because I’m so tired all the time. I guess that’s part of the joy of having this. I wish you well. Thanks for sharing your story.

By: RA Guy

RA Guy — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 18:16:10 +0000

Love your smile and your attitude!

By: Amanda

Amanda — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 18:05:38 +0000

Even though I’ve heard your story from you before, it still gets to me. You are an amazingly strong person!

By: abcsofra

abcsofra — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 07:02:21 +0000

You are being an advocate by sharing your story! Thank you. Your strength and determination jump off the page and I have no doubt that many reading your story can relate and will gain strength from your strength. You are truly a courageous young woman!

By: Shelly Klag

Shelly Klag — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 00:16:56 +0000

What a wonderful outlook on life you have. Your energy and outlook are a true inspiration to me. It’s been 8 years or so since I was diagnosed and I can truly relate. Crying does seem to be a huge release some times.
PS…you have a great smile!