Baby It’s Cold Outside The other day at work, I got so damn cold that it was painful. This is part of Rheumatoid Arthritis, and it isn’t like this all the time, but some days I will get a “chill,” and it will not go away. Earlier this week, it was 20 degrees outside, and… Continue reading Baby It’s Cold Outside
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The Seven Dwarfs of Rheumatoid Arthritis
The Seven Dwarfs of Rheumatoid Arthritis I found this a little while ago in a group that I belong to. For the 7 Dwarfs of Rheumatoid Arthritis, we have Sleepy, Cranky, Shaky, Nervy, Foggy, Dopey, and Achy. I can honestly say that I feel these little guys, the only one that I don’t experience daily is Shaky,… Continue reading The Seven Dwarfs of Rheumatoid Arthritis
February 2nd is Rheumatoid Arthritis Awareness Day
February 2nd is Rheumatoid Arthritis Awareness Day With an estimated 1.5 million Americans afflicted with rheumatoid arthritis, NOW is the time to find a cure. We’re inviting you to join us in raising awareness about rheumatoid arthritis on #Rheum Awareness Day! Link:https://curearthritis.org/raday/
Fun Flare-Up
Fun Flare-Up I have been having back-to-back flare-ups for about a month now. I managed to go nearly a full week without one, and my cat told me that I was having a flare-up starting. I don’t think I have mentioned it on the blog, but she will come up to me and lightly bite… Continue reading Fun Flare-Up
Tooth Extraction #2
Tooth Extraction #2 This past Friday, I had my second tooth extraction as a result of my RA and Fibro and, the associated medications. Many of us that suffer from Rheumatoid Arthritis and/or Fibromyalgia often have the lovely side effect of rotting teeth. As my dentist had once told me, there isn’t much that can… Continue reading Tooth Extraction #2
February 2nd is Rheumatoid Arthritis Awareness Day
February 2nd is Rheumatoid Arthritis Awareness Day With an estimated 1.5 million Americans afflicted with rheumatoid arthritis, NOW is the time to find a cure. We’re inviting you to join us in raising awareness about rheumatoid arthritis on #Rheum Awareness Day! Source: https://curearthritis.org/raday/
Sjögren’s Syndrome Diagnosis
Sjögren’s Syndrome Diagnosis As if Rheumatoid Arthritis, Fibromyalgia, and Costochondritis, aren’t enough (plus a little of Premature Ventricular Contractions for good measure), my over-achieving ass just had to contract (I’m sure contract is the right word, more like I was gifted) Sjögren’s syndrome. Sjögren’s syndrome (pronounces “SHOW-grins”) is another autoimmune disease, that is characterized by… Continue reading Sjögren’s Syndrome Diagnosis
Flare-ups Everywhere
Flare-ups Everywhere I pretty much have most of my issues with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) under control, much of the day-to-day fibromyalgia symptoms are managed fairly well and the costochondritis is hit or miss. This however does not help too much to manage flare-ups. I wake up and try to make my way out of bed.… Continue reading Flare-ups Everywhere
Polygraph: I Suck At Lying
I Suck At Lying I recently had to take a polygraph for work. It isn’t unusual, as when you obtain a high-security clearance, you will likely get selected periodically for a Counterintelligence polygraph. In fact, I’m shocked that I haven’t been selected prior as I have had my clearance since 1988. I was a little concerned… Continue reading Polygraph: I Suck At Lying
Dear Rheumatoid Arthritis
Dear Rheumatoid Arthritis Last week I shared the “Dear Rheumatoid Arthritis Survivor” letter that my wife found. This is my take on it. Dear Rheumatoid Arthritis 1. First I want to say that this really rings true to me. 2. I don’t like the word Survivor, we aren’t surviving Rheumatoid Arthritis, we are coping, managing,… Continue reading Dear Rheumatoid Arthritis
