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I’m not a ‘real’ Spoonie.
Arthritis / chronic fatigue / chronic pain / Spoonie Challenges

I’m not a ‘real’ Spoonie.

Posted on July 11, 2019 by Éric • Leave a comment

It’s just aches and pains; I’m not a real spoonie. That’s what my brain tells me and has been telling me for the past five years. I was first diagnosed at 30 years old with mild Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) in the joints of my big toes. At the time, it felt like I had dislocated … Continue reading →

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