That was then, this is now

When I was a little girl, like most little girls (and little boys too, I imagine), I hated shots. I don’t remember them every really hurting, I just didn’t think it was right that I should sit still while someone stuck something sharp in me. One of those natural survival instincts, I guess.  I always [...]

I Miss My High Heels

This weekend was tough. After three weeks, the Simponi shot has apparently completely worn off. I woke up Saturday morning almost unable to even get out of bed and didn’t even consider going to my water aerobics class. My husband had to leave town early Sunday, so he was somewhat insistent that we do dinner [...]

Shoulder +5 Mos; Hip +14 Mos

I’ve been waxing somewhat philosophic lately in my posts and I was reminded that I hadn’t given a progress update in a while. So for those of you who interested in hip and/or shoulder replacement, this blog’s for you.
It’s been about 14 months since the hip replacement and I honestly forget that I ever had [...]

Do What You Can

I attended my first (hopefully of many) water aerobic classes last night. Like many people with RA, I used to be more physically active than I am today. RA isn’t the reason I quit exercising, it’s just the latest of many factors — or should I say “excuses” — that have made me more sedentary.
I [...]

In Training – Day 2

Okay, so we get back from Las Vegas on Sunday evening, and my husband who goes to cardiac rehab 2-3 times a week comes home Monday night after rehab and says he lost two pounds while in Vegas. NOBODY loses weight in Vegas. Sorry, it just doesn’t happen. My husband, who is not a boastful guy, couldn’t [...]

If I Had a Hammer

There is an old saying that goes something like, “If the only tool you have is a hammer, then every problem is a nail.”
I have a good friend who, among her other amazing qualities, is extremely knowledgeable about hormones and has published a book that empowers women going through menopause toward self evaluation and self help [...]

Another Day in the Life

Today this project is over. I’ve already worked 30 hours this week and it’s only 7:30 am on Monday morning. I’ve also worked the last three weekends, so my stamina is about to give up. I don’t know whether it’s RA or just my age showing, but I finally went home from the office last [...]

Physical Therapy for the Shoulder

Well, the doctor says my shoulder replacement is doing fine, but I’ve apparently been over using it (surprise, surprise) and it’s tightened up, so he is sending me to physical therapy for a while. I’m okay with PT, but my favorite, walks-on-water, miracle working therapist is no where to be found. I don’t know that [...]

New RA Meds, Hubby Doing Fine

First of all, Jack is doing terrific. He’s pretty much back to normal (except when he sneezes). He’s been going to the cardiac rehab and we’ve been walking on the days when he’s not doing that. He’s pretty much got his stamina and strength back as well as having lost about 20 lbs. He had [...]

Dr. Update

Over the last couple of days, I’ve seen Dr. Tucker my hip doctor, and Dr. Banerje, my rheumatologist.
I went to see Dr. Tucker because my hip had been bothering me a bit after a fall and I wanted to check it. Also my knees have been giving me a lot of problems and I wanted [...]