There are some days (today would be one of them), when out of the blue, I suddenly think: “Wow – the worst of this current flare has actually passed!”
Looking back at the past handful of days, I can see that I am moving a little bit easier in the mornings. My energy levels are still [...]
Based on the following list of items that have been submitted by readers of this blog, no one can doubt that we are a powerful group of superheroes! Rheumatoid Arthritis, please take note: you may be a part of our lives, but you’re certainly not going to conquer this group of superheroes!
Finding peace and happiness [...]
A year ago today, I was determined to makes some changes in my life. The day before, March 31, I had my first session with a new psychologist. I was looking forward to finding a new rheumatologist. (I was determined to go through the entire list of every rheumy in town, if that is what [...]
Over the past year, there were many moments when I just wanted to be left alone. I didn’t want to hear any type of advice. Words of encouragement were often transformed midair into little daggers that somehow made me feel worse instead of better. On top of struggling with a major progression of my rheumatoid [...]
On Friday evening, I found the mother lode of pain located – conveniently enough – in my right wrist. The most intense episode lasted about an hour. When it passed, I proudly reminded myself about how such episodes in the past used to emotionally knock me down for days, which did not seem to be [...]
Earlier today, a good friend asked for a “pick-me-up”. I turned to today’s date in Revelations: Latin American Wisdom for Every Day, a daily photography and quotation book that I keep in my office. I really enjoyed what I found and, so I thought I would share it here on my blog.
A festive crowd at [...]
A few months ago, Rheumatoid Arthritis Guy was thrilled when the National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society in the United Kingdom asked him if he would write an article for their upcoming magazine. Those of you who are NRAS members have more than likely already received your magazine in the mail…I mean, post. For the rest of [...]
“We must embrace pain and burn it as fuel for our journey.”
-Kenji Miyazawa
Over the past month, Rheumatoid Arthritis Guy has realized that his rheumatoid arthritis has not seemed to be as disruptive as it once used to be. I’m not saying that my rheumatoid arthritis has not been active – it has been active, maybe [...]
