Ouch!

So...these last few days have been the most painful I have had in a while.  I am wondering if I am still trying to catch up on my rest that I did not get over the holidays.  It seems like everything I do hurts.  I was even changing the channel on the TV earlier and it was like my hand was frozen in that position.  I had to use my other hand to slowly move each finger away from the remote...and boy did it hurt.  It took me a good few minutes to get up off the floor after playing with the kids this morning.  My wrists are aching right now as I type.  I really hope once I catch up on my sleep and relax a little bit more...this will get better.  Is anyone else still recouping from the holidays?  What a way to start the new year.

-L

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  1. ChristinaJanuary 10, 2011 at 9:43 PM

    I can totally relate ! I am 46 and have RA for 8 yrs. I feel 80 plus alot of days. Took a flu shot and it threw me into a horrible flare up. Next year I will just take my chances. Now on antibiotics for a kidney infection and the flare is unrelenting !!! Geez somedays are just too much !

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