Hello, my name is Diane. I am 46. I was diagnosed with celiac’s at thanksgiving after continually getting worse from diagnosed IBS. I was also diagnosed with RA at the same time. looking forward to meeting everyone!!
I like to read about RA treatments and learn how others cope with it. It is nice to be able to talk to folks that understand what you live with daily. 
Carla
I have been diagnosed with chronic pancreatitis and would like to learn about others experiences. I would like to know how to gain weight on a low/no fat diet and exercises to add muscle tone. I used to weigh 120 and am down to 93. I have just started researching because the doctors and dieticians tell me to experiment with what I can eat. In the meantime I am trying to attend college and deal with the stress and hunger. Any help would be appreciated.
I currently have hereditary pancreatitis and I am looking for support groups and just general advice in managing this disease since it is such a rare one
Just want to come to terms with my chronic pain!!! Arrrrrgh!!
I am Sally and I have RA.
I am a THREE time cancer survivor. This month I have survived breast cancer for 5 yrs. My experience with cancer started 28 yrs ago with Hodgkins. 18 months later it came back. They say the breast cancer was most likely caused from the treatments of the Hogkins. There is hope and there are miracles. To me the future is a scary place as far as my health goes. However, I am so happy to be here. Never give up, that is my motto.
Hi everyone. My name is Connie and I live in Raleigh, NC. I currently have severe IBS and GAD (Generalized Anxiety Disorder). I would love to make friends and help support people that deal with things like I do. Hope to talk to you all soon.
well my name pamela and i have had ra for 10 years now i live in sc and i have needed someone to talk to about this problem for along time. i feel so depressed most of the time . well i im so thankful for this site it make me fill like im not alone .
I am interested in continuing to learn more about coping with illness and hopefully help others as much as possible. I’d love to connect with those who simply need a bit of support for the day or an ear to listen. I’d love to learn more about what helps everyone!
I HAVE LIVED WITH IBS FOR A FEW YEARS NOW. ALL THE PAIN AND THINGS THAT GO WITH IT. THANX FOR A SUPPORT GROUP LIKE THIS.
New ideas to help treat my daughters eczema and help with her asthma.
Hi all, my name is Terri. I discovered that I have Retroperitoneal Fibrosis in November of 2005 by way of gallblatter surgery. After that everything has just snowballed down hill. I have had 5 operatations. I am now on about 35 medications a day. Mostly morphine type pain killers. I have something wrong with my left coronary artery which has caused me to be on oxegen 24/7. I would love to chat with you all.
well my is pamela i have had ra and fibro anf hip c for about 10 years now i hurt so bad sometime i want to die but i think of my son. well i lived with a man who think it all in my head but he just dont understand the pain im in. i feel like i have no one who understand what im going threw i ahve no doctor because i have no inurance. well i have to buy med off the street i get neurontin from commucare that help me some i need a doctor so bad i feel like i have no one to help me my family dont care if im sick i just feel like i have no one . so please can someone help me i really need someone to talk to
Hi, my name is Genie and I was recently diagnosed with Pancreatitis. I’m interested in chatting with anyone else living with this disease…my latest MRI/MRCP showed an inflammation and a blockage, but they don’t know anything more at this point. I need to have a consultation for an ERCP and wondering if anyone has had one of those tests as well. Thank you in advance for reading this and for any replies. Hope you have a great day!
I have been dx with Fibromyalgia. However, I still am as yet unconvinced that I have this condition… so am always wanting to learn more. A healthy diet, the best in Vitamins and Supplements and regular visits to my Chiropractor keep me from feeling overwhelmed. I am the CareGiver for my young granddaughter that has Cystic Fibrosis.
I was diagnosed with chronic pancreatitis about 5 years ago, since then I have lost my job, friends, life savings, and my self esteem. If I could have someone to talk to about diet and chronic pain and Doctors who don’t have a clue about digestive enzymes It would help me so much.
Thank you even just for listening. I am very Isolated and
depressed because I am unable to take care of myself.
My grandson was diagnosed with a brain tumor at 5 months old. He is now almost 11! He’s got multiple disabilities and also has Diabetes Insipidus due to the tumor. I’ve joined here to maybe chat once and a while with others; I know we’re not alone
Good Morning:
I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis about 6 years ago, although I believe I had it long before that given the symptoms I was having.
I’ve been on a whole slew of anti-inflammatories and DMARD’S, which gradually stopped working one by one.
I am now on Methotrexate which makes me sick and exhausted for days. I’m a tough old nut though.
My question is: The relatively new biologics - since they are crazy expensive, is there any financial assistance for these. I’m afraid that my rheumatologist, whom I see next week, may suggest it. At as much as $25,000 per year, that’s more than my take-home pay for a year!
On another note, is there any way to simply inform co-workers, family, and friends of what rheumatoid arthritis really is? So many people are ignorant of it and see us as a “weak link”.
Hello, My name is Suzie. I have suffered with ISB most my life. Back in 2003, I had a major belly surgery that has made everything worse. I suffer just about everyday. I would love to chat with others who have the same problem. Thanks