Comments on: Respecting Limits

By: Seeking Solace

Seeking Solace — Mon, 11 Nov 2013 14:58:11 +0000

We have a choice: either the RA controls us or we control the RA. I’ve learned that I would rather be the one in control.

By: Derek Durham

Derek Durham — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 08:10:37 +0000

Not an easy lesson to learn, I think most of us overdo it at some time as the guilt factor kicks in knowing you’re loading your loved one with more while you’re ‘relaxing’.

By: sharon

sharon — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 08:00:44 +0000

That’s a brilliant story! Think in perhaps related to icarus! Fell out a tree last weekend, cracked a rib! Often think in superwoman, rather than R A girl lol.

By: Christine

Christine — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 12:12:40 +0000

I have had R.A.for 10 yrs and take Meth. and steroids, still have days when i feel sorry for myself.I have learnt to pace myself as i help to care for my 3 yr. grandchild so that my daughter can work which sometimes i find difficult, but days in between i rest to conserve my energy. I have learnt to do other things that arent too physical like researching my family tree, knitting or craft work{when my hands are working}I have always been physically active but now use my rest periods to do things that i once used to put off, turning a negative to a positive!!

By: NatureChick

NatureChick — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 06:27:50 +0000

Hi, I have reactive arthritis, not RA, but it’s similar in a lot of ways and I take a lot of the same meds. I have to focus a lot on not overdoing it. It can save me days of pain. It’s the hardest thing to do, after being very active all my life. Thanks for your site, I really enjoy it.