While I was surfing arthritis resources last night, I came across HW. I managed to view some of the links and for a brief time I was in the main chat room.
For a quick intro about myself....I'm a 32yr (but been feeling like about 150) female, who was diagnosed with Rheumatoid arthritis just before my 17th birthday. Presently I am living in northwestern Ontario, about a 4 hour drive east of Thunder Bay, where my Rheumy is located.
I am in a flare up at the moment so I may come and go from day to day or day to week, but I'm sure you all know what I'm talking about. I take one day at a time, with hopes that one day soon I'll wake up and will be able to face a day without a struggle and pain. One day when my RA goes into remission again I'll be able to do what this smiley is doing ...lol
Hello & welcome Izzy, I'm still a newbie here myself but everyone is so friendly and supportive. I really think you will benefit from the knowledge and caring here. Wishing you relief and rest!
welcome Izzy! wow..what a commute, that must be exhausting, i can imagine. the good thin about living in the tri state area is that there is a doctor or specialist for like evry 2 blocks! everything is always a few minutes away. even to get to NYC from my house is only 15 minutes. i am happy you found HW! we are all happy to have you. you will find a lot of compassion and understanding here. it is a place to toss around ideas, talk and share experiences. it's great. best wishes to you! erin
Hi Izzy, just wanted to pop in here and also welcome you to HW. It is nice to have another member from Ontario. I am about 1 hour south-west of Toronto. Just got back from vacation up north of Orillia and getting caught up on all the posts that were written while I was away. Hope you keep joining us here for discussions. Oreo
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Hello Izzy I'm very new to HW, also. These people are a real wealth of knowledge and make you feel like your not alone dealing with this. Nobody can really understand unless they have been there. Welcome!! Catz
Izzie, just wondered how you are doing? Hope you are able to today.
I have several friend that live in your area, and can not wait untill I can visit. The pics they have sent are just beautiful. Are you any where near the cat ferry? it just blows me away, that you can get on a boat in New York and in about 5 hours, be in another country. At least that is what my friend in NY told me, have never been there.
ttyl,
flopsie
Don't walk in front of me....I may not follow
Don't walk behind me....I may not lead
Walk beside me..and be my friend...
Albert Carnus
and Lord, put your arm around my shoulder and your hand over my mouth
We are glade that you found us as you can see you will find alot of careing people here that truely understand where you come from.So feel free to ask any question and to vent we do it all.Thanks
One day when my RA goes into remission again I'll be able to do what this smiley is doing 
have a good night.
today.