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 26, 2012 | Flare Ups, RA Difficulties
This was originally written in February, 2012, but was not posted: One of my main goals with this blog is to encourage others that deal with RA and other chronic conditions. To be honest, I wasn’t feeling like writing after my bad news at the eye doctor earlier...
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 | 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...
