My Story

Arthritis. It has been my story for 20 years. I am now looking foward to the happily ever after portion of my story.

I was first diagonosed with a problem when I was 16 years old. The Dr's had no idea what was the matter, but they new I had an autoimmune disease and assumed it would develop into rheumatoid arthritis. They were right. Iwas first diagnosed with Fibromyalgia after my wedding. Then it was on my 21st birthday when I was officially diagnosed with Rheumatiod Arthtitis. You see, I gave birth to a baby boy 6 months prior, leaving me without the use of my hands and knees. I was put on Methotrexate and Prednisone, and the next day I picked up my baby for the first time. How luck I was to have relief.

Fast track to 2013. I have 4 children, each one a miracle pregnancy. My body has become completely dependant on Prednisone and I still take Methotrexate. I am massively allergic to all other arthritis medicines. I have developed Osteopenia, the precursor to Osteoarthritis. I have lost all the cartlage in one hand and my knees are shot. I struggle with weight gain. I can't run, I can't ski (that was a total disaster), I can not be as active as I yearn to be. Yet, up until now, I have considered them miracle drugs.

Then I found a book.

I realized I don't want relief. I want to eliminate the problem.

Today is a new day. I am embracing my life. I am taking control.