A new diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis can be overwhelming, even terrifying. I remember when my doctor told me the news. Our first meeting was a blur.
We’ll try this, test for that. I remember thinking I would do anything she said – I just wanted to make the pain and swelling stop.
I felt like I was constantly reacting to a continuous barrage of changes. Since I had no one to guide me through navigating my disease, I had to learn how to advocate for myself.
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