9.5 Things I Wish I Knew Before My Fingers Betrayed Me
9.5 Things I Wish I Knew Before My Fingers Betrayed Me 🖐️ 9.5 Things I Wish I Knew Before My Fingers Betrayed Me Yes, I'm a doctor. Yes, I have rheumatoid arthritis. No, I didn’t see it coming. Hi friend. 👋 I'm not just a rheumatologist—I’m also a card-carrying member of the joint rebellion club (aka RA patients). I was diagnosed at age 32 , and this is the honest, hilarious, painful, and kind of empowering truth of what I’ve learned so far. 1️⃣ Autoimmune Means “Your Body’s Playing You” Rheumatoid arthritis isn’t from wear and tear—nope. It’s your immune system deciding, “Hmm, what if I attack your joints today?” 2️⃣ How Common Is RA? (Spoiler: More Than You Think) Fact Reality Check RA patients in Korea 300,000+ Gender split 4 women : 1 man Typical age of diagnosis 30–50 years First target zones Fingers, wrists, toes Chance of joint damage in 1 year (no treatment) Over 60% 3️⃣ My First Clue?...