In Reply to: family, friends and RA pain posted by LJ on November 30, 2000 at 12:06:28:

I know exactly what your going through. I have had JRA for over 20 years now ra. Tell them the truth don't hide your pain give them littiture to read so they understand. I've been with my husband for 9 years and I still need to remind him sometimes about the pain. They just need time to adjust.