My intention was to share a new blog post every week but last week, my body had other intentions. I had the worst flare I've had in a while, which made it a very long week. So I decided to put a pause on 'My advice to anyone coming to terms with their RA diagnosis' and instead write 'How it Feels to Flare'....
I was diagnosed with RA when I was 17 (possibly suffering many years before) and I'm now 23. So I have LIVED in its knowledge for over 6 years and I think I've become pretty good at dealing with it (especially the past 6 months). Here's what I think is valuable to know.
If you know me, really KNOW me, you'll know I'm pretty honest and open about most things. With (Rheumatoid Arthritis) RA, it was the same but only if it was prompted by someone else. That changed a couple of months ago. I wrote a blog post for Versus Arthritis and the reaction made me realise I have a duty to be honest without being asked....