Living with RA has not been easy. It continues to present new challenges as I age. My disease has taught me humility, patience and perseverance as I continue to face new problems that originate from my RA. I am responsible to understand my RA and the complexity of my disease and communicate my needs to others. My goal is to survive my great fall and to be stronger and wiser than before it happened.
Sarah Troxell, RN, BSN, was the nurse coordinator and patient educator for the Coordinated Rheumatology and Pain Management Programs at Mercy Medical Center in Oshkosh, Wis., until her retirement. She is an emeritus member of the ARHP. She now resides in Longview, Texas.
