by strongerthananything | Jun 12, 2012 | Medication Overload, RA Difficulties, Silent Suffering
I’ve finally done it! I have reached the milestone of 20 medications, vitamins, supplements, etc… That I need as a result of my RA. Yuck! This is not a milestone I am proud of, but rather, one that saddens me. A couple meds are for the RA directly; a few...
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 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...
