He was my doctor for knee replacements in 2008 and 2011. One of the more decent, caring and patient centric doctors I ever came into contact ...and I am also a nurse! So very happy to see him still around the halls of CDH and wishing him the best.

God bless you and thank you for sharing your experiences. Hope your need for that wheel chair is many years away.

Thank you for your suggestions and your honesty. I agree with your thoughts on the mental aspect of this disease. And yes, i believe it is for a reason as well. Thank you again.

Yes. I was diagnosed with this after being diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis at age 36. I will be turning 40 end of March. I also have Reynauds syndrome. I lost use of most my body and had to relearn how to walk and balance. I would be careful saying it won't kill you. The falls can kill you. My last fall I thought I could walk with my daughter to go get my Jeep after it got fixed. My left foot did not go high enough and I felll My shoulders are eaten up. I'm happy you have support. I didn't besides my daughter who was 12 when this happened. My bf was never there and currently dumped me a after 9 years and the depression on top of the physical ailments does bring you down. Thank you for discussing because you said a few relatable issues besides having the love and support.

Thx

Thank you. I have the same and you helped me to see that I m not alone.