Lawrenceville RA Meetup Group

We are a group of people affected by autoimmune arthritis (especially rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis). Our purpose is to support each other in fighting our arthritis, to have fun, to learn about our conditions and the new treatments available.

Join us

Who do I know here?

Join us and be the first to know when new Meetups are scheduled

By creating a Meetup account, you agree to the Terms of Service

Welcome!

Join and suggest a new Meetup

Getting Enough Rest - or - We Can't Do It All

Sat Mar 17
11:30 AM
→ RSVP
2 attending
0 comments

RSVP deadline:: Mar 12, 2012 11:30 AM

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill: 655 Duluth Hwy, Lawrenceville, GA (map)

Hosted by: Elizabeth Riggs (Organizer)

This Meetup repeats on the 3rd Saturday of every month

What is the Difference Between DMARDS and Biologics??	2 attending	Sat Apr 21, 11:30 AM
Work, Disability, or Retirement?	2 attending	Sat May 19, 11:30 AM
Decide About Publicity and Marketing Strategies to Bring in New Members	1 attending	Sat Jun 16, 11:30 AM

More Meetups

Recent Meetups

February 18 at 11:30 AM, 2 Lawrenceville RA'ers attended
Dealing with Flares
They rated it 5.001 (1 ratings)
January 21 at 11:30 AM, 2 Lawrenceville RA'ers attended
What Do *YOU* Want to Talk About?
They rated it 5.001 (1 ratings)
November 19, 2011 at 11:30 AM, 2 Lawrenceville RA'ers attended
Decide About Publicity and Marketing Strategies to Bring in New Members
They rated it 4.001 (1 ratings)
August 20, 2011 at 11:30 AM, 2 Lawrenceville RA'ers attended
Tips for coping with pain flares
They rated it 4.502 (2 ratings)
July 16, 2011 at 11:30 AM, 2 Lawrenceville RA'ers attended
Decide About Publicity and Marketing Strategies to Bring in New Members
They rated it 5.001 (1 ratings)

I'm personally inviting some people to attend. Hope at least some can. This group has such great potential! Please visit: http://rawarrior.com and sign up for the RSS... Learn more

See all past Meetups

What's new

New RSVP

Cindy Murr RSVPed Yes for Getting Enough Rest - or - We Can't Do It All
Yesterday at 2:31 PM

Mar 17

Getting Enough Rest - or - We Can't Do It All
Saturday 11:30 AM at Applebee's Neighborhood Grill

2 attending
New Member

Cindy Murr joined
Yesterday at 2:29 PM

"Hi, my name is Cindy, I am 53 year old, happily married to the world's greatest husband, he has been so dedicated to me, without him and much prayers I would not be alive today. I just recently found out that I had severe RA."
New Rating

Elizabeth Riggs attended Dealing with Flares
February 19 at 7:07 PM

"We had a great time! We shared a lunch, and talked about how flares differ from one person to another. And the different drugs used to reduce flares. Wish the rest of you could have been there! Please plan on attending next month...."

Read more…
New Member

Markisha joined
February 14 at 2:26 PM

"I'm 32 year old wife and mother to 5 awesome kids. I love to volunteer at my kids school and cook wholesome meals for my family and friends. I also re-create desserts to make them my own creation. I want to start doing things for me that build me up."
New Discussion Reply

Elizabeth Riggs replied to Some Tips for RA Pain
January 25 at 6:43 AM

"5. Get together with someone you enjoy - and have some fun! Fun is important for us "chronic painers" because laughter and fun help us relax and actually helps to reduce our pain level...."
New RSVP

Dianne Ney RSVPed Yes for Work, Disability, or Retirement?
January 21 at 9:10 PM

May 19

Work, Disability, or Retirement?
Saturday 11:30 AM at Applebee's Neighborhood Grill

2 attending
New RSVP

Dianne Ney RSVPed Yes for What is the Difference Between DMARDS and Biologics??
January 21 at 9:09 PM

Apr 21

What is the Difference Between DMARDS and Biologics??
Saturday 11:30 AM at Applebee's Neighborhood Grill

2 attending
New RSVP

Dianne Ney RSVPed Yes for Dealing with Flares
January 21 at 9:08 PM

Feb 18

Dealing with Flares
Saturday 11:30 AM at Applebee's Neighborhood Grill

2 attended
New Rating

Elizabeth Riggs attended What Do *YOU* Want to Talk About?
January 21 at 8:53 PM

"This was a great meeting. We talked about getting enough rest, but pushing ourselves a bit to do the things we want and need to do."

Read more…
New Discussion

Elizabeth Riggs started Some Tips for RA Pain
January 21 at 10:03 AM

"1. A warm (not hot!) bath 2. During a flare, do not do any aerobic or high impact exercise - that will increase joint destruction. But do keep the joints involved moving despite the pain...."

Read more…