by strongerthananything | Jun 3, 2012 | Lifestyle Changes, RA Difficulties
I dread going to my rheumatologist for my check-ups. Right now, I see her once every three months. About a week before my appointment, I begin to feel apprehensive… The same feeling when you were called to the principal’s office in school. The “oh...
by strongerthananything | Feb 6, 2012 | Easy to Overdo, Flare Ups, Lifestyle Changes, RA Difficulties
It is so easy to overdo it with RA. It happens to me all the time. When I feel good, my symptoms are under control for a day (or maybe two if I’m really fortunate), and I have more energy. Those are my “Up Days.” On those types of days, I find myself...
by strongerthananything | Feb 1, 2012 | Educating Others About RA, Lifestyle Changes
https://youtube.com/watch?v=nrmrpANJ6dM
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 | 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...
