Rarely am I ever reluctant to discuss any topic related to rheumatoid arthritis here on my blog, but today’s post is the exception. It’s not that I am ashamed of what I am going to write about, it’s just that even though the words that I write here are often very personal in nature, I [...]
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I’m in the middle of what is probably one of my worst flares of the past year, but I’m all smiles.
A few months ago, regular lab tests showed that my liver enzymes were highly elevated…so much so, that they were beyond the “concern” level and nearing the “critical” level. My rheumatologist immediately cut my medicine [...]
A little under two weeks ago, my hair once again started falling out. I still remember the exact moment when I noticed this current round of hair loss. I was in a private tutoring class, and had just put some blank paper on the table in front of me, when there they were – strands [...]
It’s been almost a month since I received the news about my elevated liver enzymes. Over these past few weeks I’ve done an even better job than usual (I think) of taking care of different aspects of my health, so earlier today I decided to celebrate.
I had a beer.
Celebrating with a beer? Wasn’t I supposed [...]
Art on the wall of the St. Regis suite where I spent my honeymoon weekend a year and a half ago. No, the photo is not blurred – note that sharp edges of the canvas.
Yesterday, Rheumatoid Arthritis Guy experienced not one, but two, episodes of blurred vision – each lasting about half an hour. It [...]
Rheumatoid Arthritis Guy has had a really good past two weeks, in regards to his rheumatoid arthritis. My last flare finally subsided, a few days into my recent break from blogging. I think that the three anti-inflammatory injections that I had during the preceding week and a half finally took effect.
One of my personal victories [...]
Because there is no such thing as taking too many breaks!
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Last Sunday (November 1st) was the Day of the Dead. Every year we celebrate, and this year was no different. Here is a photo of the table that we set up, in order to welcome and honor family, friends, and pets who have died.
“The holiday [...]
Remicade Dream: My Tango With Prednisone
Well, here we are again – prednisone and me. I have been flaring for more than a week now, resisting going up on my pred. But yesterday was a real low point…
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