Why in the world would that prevent her from writing?
I was diagnosed with poly-JRA when I was 8, now 24, and while writing at length can take a toll on the joints within the fingers and wrist, it has never interfered with my writing. Whether for school, work, or at home.
If you get the right treatment and don't have any erosions due to the disease, a person can still live a very full life even while dealing with chronic pain. And with all the resources available, voice operated writing systems, braces, finger splints, why couldn't she continue to write?
I don't want to be rude, but some people could take a comment like yours as being very ignorant as to what it means to live with Rheumatoid Arthritis.
While 30 years ago, it could be very limiting, people diagnosed now have a much better outlook if they get the right support and specialists in their life.
I have it in all of my joints, toes to TMJ in the jaw, plus slight scoliosis, herniated discs, and RA that progressed to Osteoarthritis in both wrists and fingers, but with no erosions.
I was told when I was 8 I'd probably never be able to drive or work and might be in a wheelchair by the time I was 15, but with the right medication and support, that never happened. I got my license at 16, never been in a wheelchair, and am working on my second college degree.
There are days when I can't stand 5 minutes at a time, yes, but flares pass and I just keep in mind that it could be worse and wait it out.
There are people who have been diagnosed as toddlers and are still able to have jobs or go to school.
RA is not a diagnosis of an invalid life. It's not an automatic sentence to being bedridden.
I hadn't heard Martina had been diagnosed with RA so I'm happy to know that now and wish her the best health possible.
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