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Positively Rheumatoid @positivelyrheum.bsky.social · 41m

This is my health update, thanks for asking

Positively Rheumatoid @positivelyrheum.bsky.social · 1d

When someone says, “It’s always something with you,”
That’s the chronic part of chronic illness.

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Positively Rheumatoid @positivelyrheum.bsky.social · 1d

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Positively Rheumatoid @positivelyrheum.bsky.social · 2d

I am the barometer

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Positively Rheumatoid @positivelyrheum.bsky.social · 3d

You’re still doing your best, even if your best today means resting.
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Positively Rheumatoid @positivelyrheum.bsky.social · 4d

Me: tries to rest
Body: Actually, here’s a new symptom

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Positively Rheumatoid @positivelyrheum.bsky.social · 4d

Hello my friend we meet again

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Positively Rheumatoid @positivelyrheum.bsky.social · 5d

Can someone tell my joints to chill? I didn’t even leave the house today.
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Positively Rheumatoid @positivelyrheum.bsky.social · 6d

Autoimmune diseases don’t just cause pain. They cause fatigue, inflammation, brain fog, and organ damage. It’s a full body fight.
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Positively Rheumatoid @positivelyrheum.bsky.social · 6d

It’s a problem right now not six months from now

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Positively Rheumatoid @positivelyrheum.bsky.social · 7d

Sending love and strength to everyone struggling with RA fatigue today.
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Positively Rheumatoid @positivelyrheum.bsky.social · 9d

Why do I feel like I'm auditioning for a zombie movie whenever I get out of bed?

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Positively Rheumatoid @positivelyrheum.bsky.social · 9d

Lab results indicate a 99.9% chance I won’t be doing that.
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Positively Rheumatoid @positivelyrheum.bsky.social · 10d

I can’t walk, can’t stay awake and my body rejects any and all food I eat. My body’s natural state is decay. #chronicillness

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Positively Rheumatoid @positivelyrheum.bsky.social · 11d

Pro tip: Be a zombie for Halloween so when you walk with a limp it looks “natural”

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Positively Rheumatoid @positivelyrheum.bsky.social · 12d

Always doing the most over nothing. #chronicillness #spoonie #invisibleillness

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Positively Rheumatoid @positivelyrheum.bsky.social · 13d

Honestly just proud of myself for putting on pants.
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Positively Rheumatoid @positivelyrheum.bsky.social · 13d

When your body acts like you just signed up for the Ironman because you made two plans this weekend.
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Positively Rheumatoid @positivelyrheum.bsky.social · 14d

My immune system: I’m built different.
Me: Yeah, built wrong.
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Positively Rheumatoid @positivelyrheum.bsky.social · 15d

We are in no way endorsing turning your mobility devices into weapons.
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Positively Rheumatoid @positivelyrheum.bsky.social · 15d

They always make me hyper and hungry.
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Positively Rheumatoid @positivelyrheum.bsky.social · 16d

My immune system likes to keep things extra spooky this time of year.
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Positively Rheumatoid @positivelyrheum.bsky.social · 16d

Chronic illness warriors! Rare Patient Voice is such an amazing opportunity. It’s safe, secure, and pays up to $120/hr for sharing your story, all while helping push research forward for the chronically ill.
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Positively Rheumatoid @positivelyrheum.bsky.social · 17d

Here’s to the ones who hurt quietly, smile through the pain, and keep showing up.
You might not look sick but you are a warrior every single day.
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Positively Rheumatoid @positivelyrheum.bsky.social · 17d

Me: “I’ve waited 9 months for this appointment.”
The specialist: “And I’m going to waste it beautifully!”
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