What Has Having Arthritis Taught You?

In recognition of May as Arthritis Awareness Month, we asked bloggers what they’ve learned from having arthritis, and what they want others to know.

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“Little Things Make All the Difference”

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is the embodiment of a roller coaster – one day you’re up, the next day you rush to the bottom. The most important thing I have learned from my RA diagnosis (and all of the lovely off-shoot illnesses) and what I tell others is that I have to have patience with myself and use the wonderful support system with which I am blessed. And I know now exactly where my limits are at each peak and valley of the ride, and how far I can push them without doing my body harm.