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I do not have the challenges that you face in this article – at least not yet. I will admit there are days when I am pretty bad: can't pour the milk without spilling, takes to hands to lift something, pain from minor bumps, etc.
I appreciate that you are committing time and talent to producing this blog. I appreciate it so much. It makes a difference in my life with RA.
I'm not usually as bad as that either, but my hands and wrists are swollen and achy frequently. I always wondered why my joints always made so much noise. I didn't realize that other RAers have that. I have nights like what you described. It's annoying when you can't find a comfortable spot to sleep. The other night I couldn't sleep on one side because of my hip. I couldn't sleep on the other side because of my shoulder. I couldn't sleep on my back because of my elbow!! Aaaarg! Oh well, I just try to laugh at these situations!!
oh the laundry one made me LAFF ..only we can laff right? i always get fred to lift it out and pour ;o) its the worst !
Oh Kelly thanks for talking about me again (wink) or is it “for” me?
anyway… I will never do the tilt and drop (drop/fly) trick with a crock pot again… i have learned to keep it to the things that i dont mind getting beaned with. Like you say.. chose the plastic..not the glass.
Warm,gentle hugs
ooo not a pretty mental picture. :p
it reminds me of my great desire to go to antique shows. Not necessarily to buy something, but to look, to learn, to price and yes, maybe find that wonderful treasure. My husband tries to reason with me and get me to stop going at all or else to go for 15 minutes but I so want to go! The problem of course is the RA especially in my feet. I went to a show without him last weekend, for 2 hours. I took my cane, I took breaks, I walked around in a slow, leisurely way. And I ended up in RA agony just because I wanted to do something I can not do. He does’t understand why I went. My best solution is to go to one antique store and leave behind the shows.
Oh my! I know this is an old post, but man oh man: you’ve hit the nail on the head. I am not as affected as you are, but maybe half of the tricks you use I have to use as well. I am so so glad that I found this site a few weeks back. It is a sanity saver, God bless you Kelly.
Thank you very much for this site.I dont like to go to the dr,probably like most folks.Iam thinking bout goin to a health store for supplement.
I’ve had a diagnosis of RA for one month but all the symptoms for some time. I read the post and came face-to-face with my denial. I feel like you placed a camera in my home and watched me throughout the day. Any advice on how to accept my new reality?
Wow. By comparison I am still doing very well. Today, for the first time, I was unable to pull out the knob for the shower. I felt so weak, I had pulled so hard I was shaking. Luckily my husband came in and did it for me. Cried through the whole shower, feeling so helpless. Then as the day progressed, and I read this blog, I realized I am not helpless. I have my family, friends, and rheum mates for love and support. Thanks so much to you all!
Hi Ms Young….
I’ve been following your postings for awhile now….
My wife encourages me to write my comments in order to share how I feel, rather than keeping to myself, which is not too healthy mentally….
I had a good laugh and cry at the same time while reading your “24 for RA Warriors”, I feel the same almost everyday and sometimes part of if not the whole day….
Just saw my doctor on Valentine’s Day, feels more like being on American Idol audition where I got 4 Nos for failing to qualify for being a RA patient because I don’t have at least 4 of 7 markers required to be certified RA….
My pains are still real and present but there’s nothing my doctor can do or prescribe until my condition worsens to the point that they show on tests and charts….
Sorry for unloading my feelings here, it sucks to have RA….
Thanks for the wonderful articles which I can relate to, and helps my wife to understand better in order to take care of me, God blessed you and her and everyone here….
This sounds exactly like me!, except I’m on a farm. It’ is getting in my way of everyday living….
Even though this is an old post I just read it. Then I cried. Someone finally understands. This has become me just within the last 3 months. I’ve been diagnosed for five years but have had it much longer….just took awhile to diagnose. I am in severe pain most of the time and exhaustion is so bad. I’m frustrated, overwhelmed and want my old me back. I’m only 45 but feel 90. Joints I’ve not had issues with are suddenly hit with a vengeance. This weekend I’ve been useless. I’ve slept and laid around more than ever because my pain in my shoulder is so bad I can’t even use my arm. This is hard for me bc I was someone who never stopped. Thank you again!