Moving to KY
I am retiring soon and my husband and I are wanting to move to Kentucky to live near our daughter and family. I know how well I have it in Canada regarding doctors and drug costs, but can anyone with...
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Sharing favourite fruit dip recipe...
Am sitting down to email, yet again, this often-requested recipe and thought some of you might be interested, if diet and allergies allow, and if you're not already familiar with it. :) It's from...
View ArticleParenting with Chronic Illnesses
I was wondering about others and how they coped ?...My dd and ds are older now but as a Single Mom it was hard. Almost five years ago I had a heart attack, I went back to work but then my company lost...
View ArticleMultiple Chemical Sensitivites resource
Hi all, I was just doing some research for a friend of mine and i thought some of the resources i found for her might be of interest if any of you are also dealing with multiple chemical sensitivities...
View ArticleChronic Illness study
Participants Needed for a Research Study about Children’s Experience in Medical Research. Researchers in the Psychology Department at the University of Guelph are conducting a study exploring...
View ArticleARRRRRGH!
Am I the only one having trouble accessing this site?????? Ever since this server had trouble 3 or so weeks ago, none of my computers can access the discussion forums (that's with 2 laptops and a...
View ArticleThankful for Help!
When I was diagnosed with OA in 2003 many caregivers asked if I lived alone. I have my Husband and at the time my Son lived at home. I stopped working after a second time that I hit nerves on the way...
View ArticleAny success getting coverage for physiotherapy
I am currently 21 weeks pregnant and was recently diagnosed with Lupus and RA. The RA was not a surprise as I have had trouble with my joints since just before high school. It still took me 23 years...
View Articleruptured tendon?
Hi; I have PsA which has been merrily going along for several years. This past December, I injured a finger which apparently ruptured a tendon or ligament around the DIP joint; there are firm lumps on...
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Checking Arthritis Society Facebook page....
Is everyone checking the Facebook page for current article links? (I don’t use Facebook, just not a fan, but, the links work.) https://www.facebook.com/ArthritisSociety I thought that these items...
View ArticleIsolation
I'm 16, and have been diagnosed with RA when I was 14. I have tried a few different meds including Sulfasalazine, Naproxen, Acetametaphin, Methltrexate, Prendisone, Embrel and Actemra. I'm still really...
View ArticleAnyone got Sjogren's Syndrome?
The Sjogren's Society of Canada has a good website and every year for the past eight years has had a Nationel Conference for patients and doctors. Here's their website: http://www.sjogrenscanada.org/...
View ArticleAnyone have RA and hsv?
I know this is a rather odd question but I can't be the only one. I've tried asking questions in an HSV discussion forum but I can't find anyone who has RA as well. So here my issue, I have RA, which...
View ArticleLiving with OA and Fibromyalgia
Hi Everyone: I have now lived with chronic pain for over 12 years. I am only now understanding some of what I am living with. I believe that the Fibromyalgia might be more of the cause of pain than...
View ArticleWait list for surgery
I am on a two year wait list for shoulder replacement surgery. To me this is a shocking length of time to wait. The first surgery shoulder replacement was done within 7 months. I have written the...
View ArticleDonation to Arthritis Society
Hi Everyone: We get many people coming to our door at home collecting money for various charities. Yesterday we got a welcome surprise. My Neighbour and two of her children came to the door. She was...
View Articlehip arthritis/surgery in 30's
Hi, I am in my mid 30's and I have been recently been diagnosed with arthritis in my right hip. To my surprise, the orthopedic surgeon said I need a hip replacement. I have been having on going pain...
View Article32 with OA, DDD, HD and Fibro looking for resources
I'm 32 and I was diagnosed 10 years ago with a herniated disk in my lower back. Over the last couple weeks I was diagnosed with OA, Degenerative disk disease and osteopenia. I still have to get the...
View ArticleRA & FSGS
Okay so I am obviously not alone with these diseases, conditions, whatever. I have been feeling alone too much lately... Anyway, who has RA & FSGS? Annnnd how have you learned to live with it? I...
View Articlearthropathy
i have been diagnosed with ankle arthropathy. One dr who looked at xray said i have arthopathy but not arthritis? what do i have? my g p said it s only going to get worse over time.. it started with a...
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