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/
Tag: Rheumatoid
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
The Struggle is Real
The Struggle is Real This is a post that I really don’t want to draft. It is a huge blow to my ego, my pride, and my well-being. I had been managing my Fibromyalgia and Rheumatoid arthritis fairly well, that was until costochondritis had to show its freaking ugly face and wreck the good times.… Continue reading The Struggle is Real
Dear Rheumatoid Arthritis Survivor:
Dear Rheumatoid Arthritis Survivor: My wife found this and I want to share it Hi, My name is Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA for short). I’m an invisible autoimmune disease that attacks your body inside and out, making you want to scream sometimes and cry. I am now with you for life. I’m so sneaky—I don’t always… Continue reading Dear Rheumatoid Arthritis Survivor: