Comments on: Ups & Downs http://www.rheumatoidarthritisguy.com/2011/03/ups-downs/ Adventures of a superhero on his journey through chronic pain and debilitating inflammation Sun, 30 Jun 2013 03:49:14 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 By: Beth http://www.rheumatoidarthritisguy.com/2011/03/ups-downs/#comment-3416 Beth Thu, 24 Mar 2011 01:06:27 +0000 http://www.rheumatoidarthritisguy.com/?p=11585#comment-3416 After months with my primary doctor, had my first rheumatology appointment today. Apparently I have RA and lupus. Have been prescribed prednisone and methotrexate. A little leary of the methotrexate… going to mexico next week plenty of sun and booze down there! gonna start the methotrexate upon my return. one last hurrah before a lifestyle change! At least nw I know why I am in pain and my fingers are swelling and twisting. Feeling a little down today, but really appreciate your site!

]]> By: sheryl http://www.rheumatoidarthritisguy.com/2011/03/ups-downs/#comment-3406 sheryl Sun, 20 Mar 2011 17:14:14 +0000 http://www.rheumatoidarthritisguy.com/?p=11585#comment-3406 Reading your thoughts, makes me think of some people’s attitude when they find out you have RA. A few have said,” oh you look fine, it can’t be RA”!! I just think to myself, “oh, that is because you don’t see inside of me or what I am like on my bad days. Or they say, “Are you sure? maybe its just OA or you have just overdone it” Most of the time, I don’t have any comment back to them. I just simply don’t say anything, and walk away.

I am sitting here reading these blogs because I am trying to force myself to not just sit and cry when my joints are burning, aching, throbbing; and I have got so many things that need to be done. I usually just dig down and find my inner strength somewhere to keep going. Thank you to all of you who put your thoughts and feelings down. Especially thanks to RAGuy. You do help all of us who are also going thru the ups and downs.

]]> By: Cathy http://www.rheumatoidarthritisguy.com/2011/03/ups-downs/#comment-3403 Cathy Sun, 20 Mar 2011 13:34:33 +0000 http://www.rheumatoidarthritisguy.com/?p=11585#comment-3403 RA Guy, I hate that this flare is staying with you for so long. It seems to have decided you two make a good pair. :( I hope it will soon realize it isn’t welcome and move on. Until then, sending healing thoughts, as I always do.

]]> By: Carla http://www.rheumatoidarthritisguy.com/2011/03/ups-downs/#comment-3402 Carla Sun, 20 Mar 2011 09:13:54 +0000 http://www.rheumatoidarthritisguy.com/?p=11585#comment-3402 Like Sherry, I can’t help but ask, what does your doctor say about this recent increase in pain and disability? You posted before that you didn’t think your current treatment was working. I would say that three “Mack truck” episodes a day would signal a need for a different/additional approach. As always, sending warm thoughts your way.

]]> By: sherry elkins http://www.rheumatoidarthritisguy.com/2011/03/ups-downs/#comment-3400 sherry elkins Sat, 19 Mar 2011 23:19:57 +0000 http://www.rheumatoidarthritisguy.com/?p=11585#comment-3400 I’m really sorry you are having such a bad time. Maybe it is time for a new “cocktail”. I’d talk to my doctor. Feel better soon.

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