Your Stories Each person’s journey with RA is unique. Here are some inspirational stories from real people living with rheumatoid arthritis, who have been in touch with NRAS. Try searching our resource hub to find articles, videos, tools and publications most helpful for you. I am… Employer Someone with RASelect topic… Apni Jung info for South Asian community Community Diet and Exercise Family Planning Other Conditions Treatment Work and Benefits Clear All Your Stories Diet and exercise can help – but with RA there can still be flare-ups – Malcolm’s story Written by Malcolm Malcolm is an NRAS member and one of our Patient View Representatives. He’s shared his memories of diagnosis and the support he’s received from the NRAS community. I still remember the day, back in 1984, when I was diagnosed. The consultant just came into the room and said: ‘You’ve got RA.’ What’s […] Your Stories We need to make sure people with RA get the right support – delays can have serious consequences – Anoushka’s story Written by Anoushka I had a bumpy road to diagnosis. It started when I was 18 and looking forward to starting my nursing degree. I was on a family holiday, visiting relatives in India when I woke up one morning with a swollen knee. At first I thought I’d just bumped it while we were […] Your Stories Tired, in pain and having to fight every step of the way – Michelle’s journey Written by Michelle A couple of years ago I quit my job in sales, to pursue a more active life. I was working temporarily at a youth hostel in the Lake District over winter, hiking and wild swimming in my free time. But I woke up one morning with some kind of muscle spasm in […] Your Stories Rupi’s Story (English) Your Stories Farzana’s Story (Urdu) Load more ↓ Share your story Get in touch with us at website@nras.org.uk. We would love to hear about your journey with RA. Help support others Because of your generous donations NRAS will continue to be there for everyone affected by RA. MonthlySinglePay in Funds £5£10£20Other £15£25£48Other £50£100£500Other Donate now!
Your Stories Each person’s journey with RA is unique. Here are some inspirational stories from real people living with rheumatoid arthritis, who have been in touch with NRAS. Try searching our resource hub to find articles, videos, tools and publications most helpful for you. I am… Employer Someone with RASelect topic… Apni Jung info for South Asian community Community Diet and Exercise Family Planning Other Conditions Treatment Work and Benefits Clear All Your Stories Diet and exercise can help – but with RA there can still be flare-ups – Malcolm’s story Written by Malcolm Malcolm is an NRAS member and one of our Patient View Representatives. He’s shared his memories of diagnosis and the support he’s received from the NRAS community. I still remember the day, back in 1984, when I was diagnosed. The consultant just came into the room and said: ‘You’ve got RA.’ What’s […] Your Stories We need to make sure people with RA get the right support – delays can have serious consequences – Anoushka’s story Written by Anoushka I had a bumpy road to diagnosis. It started when I was 18 and looking forward to starting my nursing degree. I was on a family holiday, visiting relatives in India when I woke up one morning with a swollen knee. At first I thought I’d just bumped it while we were […] Your Stories Tired, in pain and having to fight every step of the way – Michelle’s journey Written by Michelle A couple of years ago I quit my job in sales, to pursue a more active life. I was working temporarily at a youth hostel in the Lake District over winter, hiking and wild swimming in my free time. But I woke up one morning with some kind of muscle spasm in […] Your Stories Rupi’s Story (English) Your Stories Farzana’s Story (Urdu) Load more ↓
Your Stories Diet and exercise can help – but with RA there can still be flare-ups – Malcolm’s story Written by Malcolm Malcolm is an NRAS member and one of our Patient View Representatives. He’s shared his memories of diagnosis and the support he’s received from the NRAS community. I still remember the day, back in 1984, when I was diagnosed. The consultant just came into the room and said: ‘You’ve got RA.’ What’s […]
Your Stories We need to make sure people with RA get the right support – delays can have serious consequences – Anoushka’s story Written by Anoushka I had a bumpy road to diagnosis. It started when I was 18 and looking forward to starting my nursing degree. I was on a family holiday, visiting relatives in India when I woke up one morning with a swollen knee. At first I thought I’d just bumped it while we were […]
Your Stories Tired, in pain and having to fight every step of the way – Michelle’s journey Written by Michelle A couple of years ago I quit my job in sales, to pursue a more active life. I was working temporarily at a youth hostel in the Lake District over winter, hiking and wild swimming in my free time. But I woke up one morning with some kind of muscle spasm in […]
Share your story Get in touch with us at website@nras.org.uk. We would love to hear about your journey with RA.
Help support others Because of your generous donations NRAS will continue to be there for everyone affected by RA. MonthlySinglePay in Funds £5£10£20Other £15£25£48Other £50£100£500Other Donate now!