Hi Nicole,I understand all those scary feelings, frustations , anger and loneliness .There are a couple of things I can suggest.1. Go to www.karenandarthritis.comThere’s a lot of info. for disease management there including a 12 step program. You are in a grieving process right now. It’s okay to be angry. The website will answer most [...]

Hi Karen,I know sometimes I give you such an earful but I am just wondering if you know anything I can do to get past this point of pain and get back to living a fun, comfortable life. The pain is horrible and I don’t want to move or be around people but the burning [...]

Arthritis has affected my life for so long – and I’d like to meet others who understand the disease.Kristy (from Arthritis Meet Up)

“Today, the Arthritis Foundation and the 46 million adults and the 300,000 children affected by arthritis have lost a great friend,” said John H. Klippel, M.D., president and CEO of the Arthritis Foundation. “Sen. Kennedy was an advocate and a true champion for people and children with arthritis. Through his leadership and support of the [...]

Hi Everyone,I hope summer has been great for you all. I spent my time in Miami with my dad. What a great spirit he has!My book is still untitled but all things are on target for a March/April 2010 release.I am looking forward to seeing you on Wednesday September 16 at 6.45 p.m. We can [...]

Hi Karen…..I don’t think I even thanked you for the gathering you put together……it was very helpful…and since I refer to it often, I thought I should let you know that it was a good intro and very informative……I’m not a great e-mailer, but am in Minneapolis for a few weeks (my home, family and [...]

Hi Karen- Thanks for organizing the meeting. I feel much better and it helps to be able to talk about it with people that really understand what you are going through.hope you are feeling well.Will typing ever not be painful.-Nicole

Dear Friends,Thanks for coming along last Wednesday night to the Support Group. It was lovely to meet three new ‘members.’ We are all here to support one another. If you reach out we’ll be there. The next meeting is set for Wednesday September 16. The place is yet to be confirmed.In the mean time, we [...]

Hi Everyone! What a successful couple of months. $4735 was raised by friends, family and students for the Arthritis Foundation in a series of events including the Arthritis Walk and a pajama day at school. I am so proud of the kids and their fundraising efforts. Thanks to everyone for their support. The next KAAWS [...]

Dear Friends,Hi there. How are you all? I hope you are well.This is just a brief message to let you know the time and place of the next Karen and Arthritis Women’s Support Group meeting. Where? Cibo Restaurant (back room) 767 Second Ave (@ 41St) NY NYWhen? April 15, 2009Time? 6.45 p.m.(RSVP By April 13) [...]