Dont say Rheumatoid Arthritis isnt real just because I dont look sick. I am in constant pain & the fatigue is unreal. I struggle some days just to get dressed. Today I could barely raise my arms to brush my teeth. I dont want sympathy, but I would like to be treated in a respectful manner-with my dignity in tact. Sadly, some people would prefer to make life tougher than it already is & to them I say SHAME shame on you! RA STATS- Within 10 years, 40-50% of people with RA are medically disabled so that employment must be reduced or discontinued. Overall RA mortality rate is believed to be 2.5 times that of the general population. Mortality from RA has remained unchanged in 40 years, reaching 50% at five years with severe disease.
Posted on: Wed, 24 Sep 2014 00:51:01 +0000