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
Tag: Rheumatoid
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:
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/
No Joke
No Joke I’m so reluctant to post this, but maybe someone out there can use this. Rheumatoid Arthritis and Fibromyalgia are no joke. I never imagined myself as a 50yo who needs help walking at times, some days (like today) I’m barely being able to get out of bed (it’s 3 p.m. and I’m on… Continue reading No Joke
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/
What is RA?
What is RA? So what is rheumatoid arthritis (RA)? Arthritis is the swelling and tenderness of one or more of your joints. The main symptoms of arthritis are joint pain and stiffness, which typically worsen with age. Now, let me clear up the huge misconception that RA is just like the pain you have in… Continue reading What is RA?
Diagnosis #2
Diagnosis #2 I have been quiet recently, mostly due to mild depression and some anxiety all related to COVID-19. Unlike much of the population, I’m considered mission essential, which sounds like a good thing, but it honestly translates to, “you are good at what you do and you will do whatever it takes, so we… Continue reading Diagnosis #2
