Week One of Enbrel I have been nauseated all week and have been having periods of mild dizziness all week as well. I can’t tell if it is working, but I have been having less pain on some days. My fingers are crossed, well that is if I can cross them.
Author: Average Joe
Welcome to the Average Joe Weekly blog. This is basically my place on the web where I can help spread some of the knowledge that I have accumulated over the years. I served 10+ years in the Marine Corps on Active Duty, but that was some 25 years ago.
Got My Co-Pay Card
Got My Co-Pay Card I finally received my Co-Pay card, it took a few hoops to jump through, but it will be worth it.
Enbrel Day #2
Enbrel Day #2 I was very nauseated and slightly dizzy all day, I sure hope that this works for me. I need a win. I have been dealing with the whole game of getting my prescription filled. So the specialty Pharmacy called, and they set up the script, they also said that they will set… Continue reading Enbrel Day #2
First Enbrel Injection
First Enbrel Injection I was a little nervous about this as I really want this to work and from what I read online, most people who are taking it, it worked miracles for them. I hope it will do the same for me. My Rheumatologist wanted me to stop by her office so she could… Continue reading First Enbrel Injection
Relaxing sounds – Rain sounds
Relaxing Sounds – Rain sounds As part of my new mindful state that I have been working on, I have been slowing down some as well as listening to things that calm me besides music. I started with the calming sound of ocean waves lapping at the sand on a beach, then migrated to a… Continue reading Relaxing sounds – Rain sounds
DMV Update
DMV Update I received a letter in the mail from the DMV stating that they accepted my documentation and I’m good for one year, then I have to do it all over again. The amount of red tape that a Government organization can create is astounding.
US Marine vs Army Soldier Obstacle Course Battle
US Marine vs Army Soldier Obstacle Course Battle This is from Austen Alexander’s YouTube channel. Austen Alexander is a Navy veteran driven by fitness and challenging others to come out of their comfort zone. His content revolves around fitness, mainly with other people, as well as doing challenges in sports. His channel is most recognized… Continue reading US Marine vs Army Soldier Obstacle Course Battle
Meditation – Part 3
Meditation – Part 3 I had originally planned on settling in at two 15-minute meditation sessions a day, but I’m finding that the two 8-minute sessions are working for me. I can’t manage to sit for 15 minutes in one spot and remain pain-free, which is well, sort of the whole point, so I’m sticking… Continue reading Meditation – Part 3
Happy Easter Sunday 2021
Happy Easter Sunday 2021 Happy Easter! I’m well aware that Easter is a religious holiday, but in the spirit of trying to keep things light, here is an easter egg. Every version of Android since 2.3 (we’re now on 10) features a new version of their old Easter egg. Give it a try! Go to… Continue reading Happy Easter Sunday 2021
Preparation for Enbrel
Preparation for Enbrel In order to get my first injection, I had to get a blood test so they could check my blood chemistry and also make sure that I don’t have any major infections as Enbrel is a Biologic and they work by suppressing your immune system to help reduce the effects of RA.… Continue reading Preparation for Enbrel
