You’ve got rheumatoid arthritis.
You’re not going mad.
You have something that can be treated.
Being diagnosed at 27 with rheumatoid arthritis is a shock to the system, but admittedly it’s probably a shock at any age.
First and foremost is getting on the right treatment; this is what will make it possible to lead a fairly normal life with your condition. Be mindful though, rheumatoid arthritis (RA) isn’t like having a headache, where you know that generally a paracetamol will work for most of us. They (those higher beings) don’t know what causes it, and they don’t have a one size fits all, it’s all about luck I suppose, and patience.
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