by strongerthananything | Jan 29, 2012 | Easy to Overdo, Flare Ups, Lifestyle Changes, RA Difficulties, Silent Suffering
Today, I had a good reminder of how NOT to overdo it. There are times with my RA where I simply cannot push myself too hard. It happened again today while I was helping my children clean out their guinea pig cages, as well as later on when I was helping my youngest...
by strongerthananything | Jan 28, 2012 | Flare Ups, RA Difficulties, Weakened Immune System
Winter + Rheumatoid Arthritis = My Annual Season of Sickness… Every winter I find challenges in managing my RA and staying on my meds. I take Enbrel and Methotrexate shots weekly, which help control pain and inhibit joint damage. Every Spring, Summer & most...
by strongerthananything | Oct 28, 2011 | Flare Ups, RA Difficulties, Silent Suffering
I remember in high school, the gym teacher said if you get behind on sleep, it is impossible to get caught up by sleeping extra another day. In one sense he was right, but in another he wasn’t… Sleeping, or in the case of RA, resting to get caught up on...
by strongerthananything | Oct 23, 2011 | Lifestyle Changes, RA Difficulties
My mom needed me, so I flew from SC to NJ. But….. Thursday was a busy day & I didn’t get a nap. Not getting the appropriate amount of rest can aggravate my amount of pain. Here is what happened: Got to the airport @ 5:30 am Friday, flew out at 7 am. My...
by strongerthananything | Oct 20, 2011 | Pain Management, RA Difficulties
Although my RA is well-managed now, it didn’t always used to be. By using the medications & exercising as I was able, I have come a long way. I still need a daily nap. I occasionally wake up with bad RA days where walking & using my hands are nearly...
by strongerthananything | Oct 12, 2011 | RA Difficulties, Silent Suffering
RA sufferers, as well as others with systemic, chronic pain and immune system disorders often suffer silently. They don’t really look sick, although inside, their joints may feel like they are on fire. They appear to be normal for their ages, but cannot do...
