http://www.rheumatoidarthritisguy.com/2012/04/how-my-pain-and-disability-improved-my-life/ Thu, 03 Sep 2015 17:55:04 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=4.3 http://www.rheumatoidarthritisguy.com/2012/04/how-my-pain-and-disability-improved-my-life/#comment-6976 Sat, 23 Jun 2012 05:37:57 +0000 http://www.rheumatoidarthritisguy.com/?p=18180#comment-6976 I noticed that RA’rs have a unique view on life – you learn to appreciate the tiniest of things, like picking up a cup of tea – and that CAN make you happy. Most people take everything for granted, their joints….
And what you’ve done is another part of that – once you have RA, you let yourself accommodate it and you and do things you wouldn’t have done without it, like move to another country or another climate. It is an extra (and a strong one) excuse to change something because YOU want to, and YOU deserve

]]> http://www.rheumatoidarthritisguy.com/2012/04/how-my-pain-and-disability-improved-my-life/#comment-6740 Sun, 22 Apr 2012 02:23:10 +0000 http://www.rheumatoidarthritisguy.com/?p=18180#comment-6740 your blog is inspiring, I have had ra for 7 yrs now, believe me I have had my lows where i just wanted to give up, but with the support of a wonderful husband and family and a good doctor that truely care I am on my way back to my life. People like you are a great inspiration.

]]> http://www.rheumatoidarthritisguy.com/2012/04/how-my-pain-and-disability-improved-my-life/#comment-6739 Sat, 21 Apr 2012 13:49:03 +0000 http://www.rheumatoidarthritisguy.com/?p=18180#comment-6739 Wow! Cheers to you for putting a positive spin on your situation! I also live outside of the U.S. and have for about five years now. I am a teacher with a passion for travel. I’ve found that I can teach half the amount of hours I would in the U.S. and have a better quality of life abroad. It’s all about how we play the cards we’ve been dealt. RA has taught me patience and compassion. I appreciate every good day I have. Keep up the good work! I really enjoy your blog!

]]> http://www.rheumatoidarthritisguy.com/2012/04/how-my-pain-and-disability-improved-my-life/#comment-6720 Wed, 18 Apr 2012 17:01:00 +0000 http://www.rheumatoidarthritisguy.com/?p=18180#comment-6720 Happy Birthday! I was in the Andes in Peru a couple of weeks ago on holiday – a beautiful place. I’m not surprised you chose to stay. Wishing you well.

]]> http://www.rheumatoidarthritisguy.com/2012/04/how-my-pain-and-disability-improved-my-life/#comment-6718 Wed, 18 Apr 2012 14:55:18 +0000 http://www.rheumatoidarthritisguy.com/?p=18180#comment-6718 Wow. Trust me, you made the right decision!!! I’ve consistently dreamed of quitting the job I have now, a corporate one, with insurance which still costs me about $5K/year for treatment, and moving to Cabo San Lucas. Living on the beach and letting the pure, every day relaxation contribute to my treatment just as much as medication. I do envy you. Since my husband and I have a 6 year old son and my son’s granddad lives, literally, right down the street from us (6 houses to be exact), it seems that taking him away from what little extended family he has is just cruel. My parents are both gone, so he never knew them. I’m getting a little off topic, but I just had to assure you that you made the right decision. Sanity is DEFINITELY worth more than money. I’m working on my sanity right now by going to college and changing careers completely. It will take time and I just hope my RA stays enough at bay to let me do this. Thanks for the inspiration, as always.

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