“ Hi! I've been challenged with severe inflammatory osteoarthritis and fibromyalgia for many years, and had a total hip replacement in May 2006. I take my challenges and write and perform songs about them as my catharsis. When on stage, I have no pain! ”

“ 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, I am Carol, and I am the group organizer! If you check out the "About Us" section, you can read a little as to why I am here and who I am. Simply put- I am a very caring and sympathetic person who would like to extend my support to those in ne ”

“ Hi I am Jill. I am 41 and live in long Branch, NJ. I am glad I found this site. I have recently been diagnosed with fibromialgia although I did not know what it was for years. I am very frustrated on some days trying to manage the pain. ”

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

“ I'm Dr. Vittoria Repetto- Chiropractor & Applied Kinesiologist & ex ragweed sufferer. For 20 years, I have been helping people w people feel better- naturally. And I know that I can help those w/ allerigies www.drvittoriarepetto.meta-ehealth.com ”

“ 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. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because i need to meet some friends to do things with. ”

“ Its is nice to meet new people and learn from each other. ”

“ 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 ”

“ 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 ”

“ 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 ”

“ 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. ”

“ Hello...local real estate broker with diabetic issues looking for like minded people who have same zest for life to create friendship connections in the city! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I just found out that I have lupus and I'm a little overwhelmed at the moment. I'd really like to meet any other lupies in the city. Could use the moral support! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I was diagnosed with RA January 2006 and have been looking for a support group in NYC. ”

“ 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 ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am a Chiropractor and would like to share my services with people in need. ”

“ I want local Arthritis Meetups because I want to get to know other people with arthritis. ”

“ I want local Fibromyalgia Meetups because I have information I can share to help with the pain of fibromyalgia. Call Dr pina 973-904-0997 ”