Dating with rheumatoid arthritis

The Sneaky Perks of Dating Someone with Rheumatoid Arthritis

Health and wellness touch each of us differently. I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis at But I did know that our lives were no longer going to be on the same wavelength. Painfully, we called things off, and what I thought had been my undisrupted happy life came to an end. Lost, confused, and alone, I was scared — and my fears only tormented me further when I was diagnosed with a second form of arthritis just over a year later.

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Lene Andersen. Home Living with Arthritis. One glance at my hands will tell you I have rheumatoid arthritis RA. They show the classic RA joint changes, signs of an inflammation so strong that it can twist and pull a joint into another shape.

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If you are single and have arthritis, romance may be the last thing on your mind. But research shows you feel better physically and mentally when sparks fly. Yes, you have a chronic illness. Arthritis is an important part of your life, and it is a challenge, but it is not who you are. Until you start believing you are more than a disease, you will be reluctant to date.

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Dating and arthritis – Donna and Porscha share their experiences

Eileen Davidson. Home Lifestyle. Searching for love when you have a chronic illness is a challenge — an often lonely challenge. Telling someone you are chronically ill is not sexy. Many of these are diagnosed during our peak dating and childbearing years, which means we have to talk about our diseases with those we date.

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