I think a lot of illnesses need a good spoke person. It is ok to say you have a chronic illness and you are learning to live within. I am glad to hear you are doing yoga as I truly believe it really helps. Have you ever tried Bikram yoga? After a car accident a few years ago I started taking classes in Birkram yoga and it really helped with my recovery. Many of my fellow students in the class had RA and they all said that Birkram yoga had really helped them. Learn a bit more about Bikram yoga here . Take care AnnieView Thread