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Lessons Learned from a Patient with Rheumatoid Arthritis

Sarah Troxell, RN, BSN  |  Issue: June 2014  |  June 1, 2014

Dr. Gowing currently manages several of my diagnoses, and we make our decisions together as a team. I applaud his diagnostic expertise and endless listening skills. He is an amazing rheumatologist.

Many physical and occupational therapists have prescribed and updated my home exercise programs since 1979. They taught me the value of daily exercise, joint protection and adaptive equipment. I could not function as well or know when to pace myself without their invaluable teaching.

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My RA has taught me much about life. I believe I am better, and not bitter from the lessons I have learned. I look forward to the years to come, whatever they hold for me. the rheumatologist


Sarah Troxell, RN, BSN, was the RN educator and case manager 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.

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