DC Metro Connect Group

Hello! I am scientist studying pain in the DC area and I am keen to pivot into working on joint pain in arthritis. The goal of this would be to identify molecules involved in joint pain to guide development of new and better therapies for patients. As I plan the studies I want to do in the future, I would be grateful to connect with people living with joint pain. Of course I can read previous studies but I honestly think the perspective of patients is so important to guide the choice of what to study. I want to know what triggers pain, what kinds of pain, how bad the pain is, and what would count as a good improvement. With this information amd insights I think I can make wiser choices about what to prioritize in my research. Thank you!

Hello, my name is Rachel Blorstad. I just found this group online this morning. I was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis over a year ago after 2 years of undiagnosed pain. I started biologics about 6 months ago. Things are going ok. I have experienced anxiety I have never had before and I wanted to know if anyone else has had this experienced. 

I am facilitator of the Connect Group in Cranberry Township, Pa.  One of my members just emailed me that she is moving to the Chester Maryland area and asked if there are any groups in the area.  Yours was all that i saw.  I am hoping that you can reach out to her and make a connection.

Her name is Mary Zacharias, her email is [email protected],  Mary recently lost her husband and has not been involved in our group, but i was glad that she reached out to me.

Hope you can make a connection.

Jane Brandenstein    [email protected]

Hi! I'm wondering if there are in in-person meetups within this group (DC)? I was diasgnosed last year and haven't started medication and will be on biologics soon. It would be nice to meet others and hear experiences.. and even maybe have an injecting buddy too.. ha. It's scary to do this alone..

A new event have been added and we hope you will join us.

Event information

DC Metro Live Yes! Connect Group - Pain Management Discussion

Monday, April 8th, 2024

7:30 PM ET

Registration link: https://connectgroups.arthritis.org/events/event-detail?eventid=181151

Please register today!

Once registered, you will receive a confirmation email - be sure to check spam and promotional folders if it doesn’t appear in your primary inbox.

Invite friends and family in the arthritis community to join our events. Share the registration link above or forward this email!

Best regards,

Laura Torchinsky and Lisa Reinstein

Just a reminder about our meeting on 11/2 at 8:00 PM:

We will be discussing gettng ready for the holidays - Tips and Tricks. Plus a holiday get-together

Please visit the events page and click on the RSVP;  we'll be sending the zoom link to those who RSVP.  

Look forward to seeing you!

Laura and Lisa

Just a reminder that this Saturday April 8, 2023 from 11:00 am - 12:30 pm iEastern Time and 10 am Central Time is The  Connect  Group Collaboration  - Coffee and Conversation with Dr Sue Curfman DHSc - Topic - Osteoarthritis Pain and Management. 

Zoom Registration  link is  https://arthritisfoundation.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwrfuGhqzwrGtSOhnAYpa3l7gfG-oPEgh8p

Topic

Coffee and Conversations with Dr.Sue Curfman, DHSc, presented jointly by the Northeast Ohio, Medina and Mahoning Valley Connect Groups. Grab your favorite morning beverage and join us as we chat with Dr. Sue Curfman, Associate Professor at Belmont University our chat will be Osteoarthritis Arthritis Pain and Management.

Hi all,

This is the link for tonight's meeting at 7:30

https://arthritisfoundation.zoom.us/j/89887461856?pwd=QithRm1xeXlVZVZCQTBldHBVaVBhQT09

It will take you to a form to fill out. When you submit the form, you will get the zoom link

Thanks,

Lisa & Laura

I'm not sure that my email went through.  I originally joined this group when I brought my sister to DC after several operations.  She, unfortuantely, caught covid 2 years ago at her assisted living place in DC and passed away.  Please remove me from this group.  You do good things and hope you continue.

Jane

Hi all! My name is Alana and I just moved to the DC metro area. I am looking to join this group for support as I was newly diagnosed about a month ago and 
I wanted to connect with others who understand. Please let me know when the group meets, if it is virtual/in person, and the details. Thanks so much! 

I am trying to find the email for the zoom link for today's meeting?  I do not see it. 

I did not receive the zoom meeting link for July 11th meeting???

We were notified about the Feb event but no follow-up with details. Will we get notigied in the future? Also, my experience is that if this is a group for people with RA, 10:30 am is not an ideal time as mornings are difficult before taking meds. This is very early for us and is very difficult to attend. Any chance of any others at later time in the day?

We were notified about the Feb event but no follow-up with details. Will we get notigied in the future? Also, my experience is that if this is a group for people with RA, 10:30 am is not an ideal time as mornings are difficult before taking meds. This is very early for us and is very difficult to attend. Any chance of any others at later time in the day?

We were notified about the Feb event but no follow-up with details. Will we get notigied in the future? Also, my experience is that if this is a group for people with RA, 10:30 am is not an ideal time as mornings are difficult before taking meds. This is very early for us and is very difficult to attend. Any chance of any others at later time in the day?

Hi, is this group active?