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Its been a while!

Wow - it has been a LONG time since I have done a blog post.  To be honest - it was hard to keep up with.  We had a growing family - working full time and dealing with being sore and tired all the time...just caught up with me.  I still deal with RA everyday and it feels harder and harder.  My wrists are the worst - they barely bend now - its frustrating when the kids don't understand why I can't do certain things.  I now use CBD oil to help with my RA.  Its wonderful.  None of the nasty side effects of pharma's.  I use a CBD cream on areas that are painful if I overexert myself.  The oils I use you can find here www.beyounow.myctfocbd.com .  I hope to start blogging again at least regularly...hope everyone is living as pain free as they can!
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Lifestyle

Ok...so I finally saw my new Dr.  He was very nice and so far I am happy with him.  We agreed that for right now I can stay off meds...and he just gave me a script for Naproxen to take as needed.  So...I am thinking that a lifestyle change can help.  Diet, exercise and supplements... So...give me your thoughts...what has worked for you to manage your RA? -L
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New Doctor

So, I am finally awaiting a referral for a new Rheumy close to where I am now.  Now I am pretty nervous.  It has been a while since I have been to a Rheumy and I know that I am worse now.  I don't know why I am nervous...I mean I have had RA since I was 2...so this is not new to me.  I guess I am just worried they will want to put my on a boat load of medications...also worried that I may not like the Doc.  Oh well, I guess I will see how it goes and hope for the best.  I need some relief.  My wrists can barely bend at all lately and it makes for a pretty hard day at work...then time with kids who want to do all the things I can't.  We will see how it goes and hope it all works out! -L
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It has been a while!

Wow...it has been a while...too long actually since my last post.  I didn't even realize how long it had actually been.  I have been working a lot lately and when I am at home I am usually spending time with the kids...if not...I am sleeping.  Boy...working really does take a toll on your body.  I am tired, achy and more miserable than usual :)  Can't wait until I have some vacation time this summer.  I just want to relax...sleep...maybe do nothing for a couple of days.  On a side note...I still need to make a doctors appointment...that is on my to-do list...that I have to make the time for...I need something.  I really don't like medication...but sometimes that's what I need.  Ugh...back to work I go :( -L
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What the?

Okay...so the weather has been sooo nice lately.  It was not fun to wake up to SNOW this morning!  The kids loved it...but me...not so much.  Also, I have been feeling more sore than usual this past week.  I am going to have to set up an appointment with a Rheumatologist...which I need to find a new one closer to me.  I also need to make an appointment with an Ophthalmologist to check out my iritis.  I always seem to procrastinate when it comes to making appointments for me...maybe it’s because I really don't like to go to the doctors!  When I was growing up I was at a Doctor’s office or the hospital constantly...maybe that's why?  Oh well...I have to suck it up and do it!  Well...maybe tomorrow :) -L
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TGIF

So...the kids are napping...and here I am doing work (and blogging...lol).  What a week.  Back from vacation...back to work and crazy schedules.  I have been so sore this week.  I was okay before I left for vacation...and I was GREAT on vacation...but now I am in incredible pain?!?  What gives?  It takes me like 1-2 minutes to stand up straight some days after sitting.  And my wrists hurt pretty badly.  Maybe it is just this week...maybe I will wake up tomorrow and feel better...hmmm...maybe wishful thinking on my part?  Oh well...TGIF anyway! -L
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Vacation

So, I have just returned from vacation...and I miss the warm weather so much!!!  While we were away...it was nice and warm and sunny and I felt great!  We all had such a good time.  Then we arrived home to snow...and it was cold!  Now...I wake up once again stiff as ever...takes me a good 10-20 minutes to get my joints going.  My body just feels worse in the cold.  Come on summer!  I need the warm weather back.  It is amazing how much better I felt while away!  Maybe we need to move to a warmer climate :) -L
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