Meet other local people who have rheumatoid arthritis, and other challenging autoimmune diseases, as well as RSD/CRPS, chronic pain and chronic illness, to discuss life, medicine, exercise, surgery, and to mostly to offer each other support.

“ My name is Leslie, I am a 49 year old woman who is majorily suffering with Fibromyalgia. I recently started Aqua Therapy to try & remedy some of the pain issues, my Rhumatologist recommended this & it is being offered by a Physical Therapist. ”

“ I want these local meetups because I like making new friends to share lifes up and downs with and getting together for various activities. I live in Bayside and am 61. ”

“ I would love to have some serious brainstorming around traveling with disabilities. I am an Executive Producer of a newly developed television series on just that! I would love to get some input! Let's meet! Cyndi ”

“ Hello, My name is Carly. I am a 35 year old single white female who is looking to meet new people and build new friendships. I saw this event on a 'Meetup" e-mail that gets sent to me weekly. I think that this sounds like a wonderful trip. Thank U ”

“ I take care of my grandmother while mild-moderate alzheimers who just moved in with me. I could really use some support! ”

“ I have RA for a year I am 40 and my life has changed a lot. I have no dreams in my future because I am afraid that i will disabled pretty soon. ”

“ Hello,I am 28 years old and I have osteoarthritis. My rheumatologist has also told me that x-rays have confirmed that I have R.A. in my hands. I would like to meet others who have an understanding of what I am going through. ”

“ Interested in these local Meetups to meet like-minded spiritual,good people like myself on the journey. I have some new ills to deal with, but look good, so no one sees them or understands. Hope we can all be a blessing to each other in some way!xox ”

“ Hello Everyone, My name is Gladys and I'm a 25 yr old living with RA. I was diagnosed at the age of 9. It's been pretty difficult dealing with RA but with a great support system at home, I've stayed optimistic and "sane" for lack of a better wor ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am interested in meeting up with others who have survived Brain Cancer and would like to meet new friends ”

“ My name is Seth Ginsberg and I want to connect with my fellow arthritic New Yorkers. I was diagnosed with Spondyloarthropathy at the age of 13. At 18 I cofounded Creakyjoints.org, an arthritis service organization with both online and offline events. ”

“ Anyone near Tuckahoe who wants to play scrabble locally please contact me judyze@aol.com ”

“ As an Acupuncturist and wholistic healer, I try to learn as much as possible about the ailments that afflict the people in my community. I also wish to bring awareness of the benefit of this incredible medicine to everyone, so they have every option ”