Living Day-By-Day With Rheumatoid Arthritis

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

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

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

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

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

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

Happy Valentines Day!  I remember when I was younger I used to love this day!  Chocolates, cards etc...mmmmm.  Now it is almost like any other day.  We don't do much here for v-day...and I don't expect anything from hubby.  He is soooo good to me all year round, he doesn't have to buy me gifts because of a certain day.  I am so grateful of everything he already does.  He understands my pain, helps me around the house and helps me with the kids when he is not working.  I think he feels the same way about me...lol.  When I am not working I do the same.  We help each other to get things done around here!  But he does help me with more of the day to day stuff because of my RA.  I sometimes feel like I am getting on his nerves asking 'can you do this for me''can you do that for me''I can't do this' etc all the time!  I really appreciate all that he does...well at least v-day has made me really think about how much I do app...