tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1379278689668630184.post3835776829591087227..comments2018-10-25T12:38:26.110+01:00Comments on There's Always Rheum for Improvement: In VogueRheuma Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11028101927253464226noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1379278689668630184.post-32476748949902233162011-06-03T02:55:41.608+01:002011-06-03T02:55:41.608+01:00As a 30 year old woman with RA since 1999...I feel...As a 30 year old woman with RA since 1999...I feel ya!!! Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1379278689668630184.post-63856543409536370072011-05-28T20:06:04.105+01:002011-05-28T20:06:04.105+01:00Ahhh.. that happens to me all the time! I have act...Ahhh.. that happens to me all the time! I have actually had someone ask me if I was, and quote " Handicap or just faking it"!! I too am in my 20's ( late 20's) with RA and Polymyositis and I get the look all the time :)<br />LOVE YOUR BLOG!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1379278689668630184.post-69756843542846365982011-05-26T22:29:32.373+01:002011-05-26T22:29:32.373+01:00Hi I second everything you have said I have been a...Hi I second everything you have said I have been an RA sufferer for 21yrs since the age of 15 I have been on so many drugs in that time all of them making me feel awful in a wheel chair for a year at 15 i have been registered disabled since I was 19 and have suffered all the dirty looks and even rows because of using disabled bays people just don't understand the pain we are in constantly even though we put a brave face on it and try and live our lives and stay positive! <br />It's been a struggle I have had joints replaced and am now on a new drug that seems to be working. I am getting married next month and I am happy still hurting but the same as everyone does with this disease smile and be happy!! <br />Simon.Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13569476994061754925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1379278689668630184.post-18862106998316810892011-05-26T05:28:02.829+01:002011-05-26T05:28:02.829+01:00Yes people should stop being judgemental, when the...Yes people should stop being judgemental, when they do not know or understand!! what a person is going through.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1379278689668630184.post-22464870381858633122011-05-24T21:22:00.622+01:002011-05-24T21:22:00.622+01:00Rheuma girl, thank you so much for writing this, y...Rheuma girl, thank you so much for writing this, you descirbe EXACTLY how I feel but have never been able to articulate into words. I'll share your words as a link with others, it'll really help me and help others to better understnad this hugely misunderstood condition. Your blog is pure brilliance, keep going! xAlexisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1379278689668630184.post-42382494419144218222011-05-24T19:41:47.928+01:002011-05-24T19:41:47.928+01:00I don't know if I get the nasty stares - I hon...I don't know if I get the nasty stares - I honestly pay no attention. So far no one's had the gall to actually approach me to voice their displeasure. If they do, I'll be more than happy to drop my pants, show them my hip replacement scars and say "I hope *you* never need one of those placards. People can be so judgmental and hurtful."Carolan Iveyhttp://carolanivey.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1379278689668630184.post-52881518903856377252011-05-24T18:44:30.968+01:002011-05-24T18:44:30.968+01:00I still get death stares now (after 12 years) and ...I still get death stares now (after 12 years) and it really does my head in! You haveto feel sorry for the ignorance and narrow mindedness of some people. Its assumed that if you are not at least in your 70's you have stolen or borrowed the blue badge off someone! Good blog which explains exactly how all of us with RA feel. Lots of love xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1379278689668630184.post-50444942041996273532011-05-24T18:14:22.074+01:002011-05-24T18:14:22.074+01:00Brill as usual. Next time I'm on my drip I'...Brill as usual. Next time I'm on my drip I'll send a pic and we can make a collage. I too get sick of having to justify my condition all the time. Ignorance is bliss they say and I guess that's true. Those people truly have no idea.Sarahnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1379278689668630184.post-31611325919994564312011-05-24T16:47:25.751+01:002011-05-24T16:47:25.751+01:00You are so right!! People don't see the 's...You are so right!! People don't see the 'strapped to machines being drip fed horrible meds' person, or the 'too sore to actually get out of bed today' person. On the outside, we look fine, so therefore we must be fine....DOH! Well done on this blog! Keep it up!! Sending (very gentle) virtual hugs xAmandanoreply@blogger.com