Have or are you working with rheumatoid arthritis? How does RA affect it? Share your experience

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03/30/2019 at 2:42 AM

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Hello members,

Rheumatoid Arthritis can impact many areas of one's life and one of those is their employment.

Are you currently working? What is your job title and what does a typical day look like?

Does RA affect your ability to perform your job tasks? Have you made any modifications?

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rtr097u1

07/23/2020 at 5:46 PM

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I ended up having to quite my full time job because the fatigue was just overpowering me and the stress really didn't help my pain. I had a hard time accepting that fact, but now I can do more freelance or temp gigs that are better off for my physical and mental health in the long run.

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07/29/2020 at 2:01 AM

When I first started having symptoms, I was working a simple third shift job. It was a job through a temp agency. Unfortunately due to the fatigue, pain, and uncertainty in regards to my abilities, I had to voluntarily leave the position. At the time, we weren’t sure what was going on or when or if my condition would improve.

Marybella

08/21/2023 at 7:05 PM

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08/23/2023 at 5:58 AM

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I am no longer able to work because of the rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, degenerative disc disease and perifiral neuropathy. The pain and fatigue are just too much... I can't stand for more than 10 minutes at a time.

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