Information and opinions on health from Booboo711 at HealthCentral.com. HealthCentral.com is one of the top health destinations on the Web, with more than 35 condition-specific, wellness and general health Web properties. http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/244340/index http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/244340/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/244340/index http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/244340/151579/le Tue, 27 Mar 2012 22:12:31 -0400 Booboo711 I have had my times where I have reappeared and disappeared from this site. This time it is more of a story of triumph than of dispair. It started after my meds were changed and I started to feel so much better. After I changed my meds I started training again for the Scottish Highland games. I trained for the Caber Toss, hammer throw, stones, sheaf toss, and weight for height and started feeling better and better along with taking my meds. Then... http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/244340/151579/le http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/244340/148593/don Mon, 26 Dec 2011 17:19:40 -0500 Booboo711 First things first I would like to say hi again to everybody. It has been a while since I have posted on here, but it has been a great summer and until the weather changed the flares were minimal and with a move back to where I am from in Kentucky, a new job where I work from home, and being able to wonder the 200+ acres of wooded land back in the beautiful hills of Eastern Kentucky!   I recently started seeing a new Rheumatologist since... http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/244340/148593/don http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/244340/126100/ra Tue, 07 Dec 2010 18:32:38 -0500 Booboo711 As I was reading I ran across an article about Alternative Treatments for Rheumatoid Arthritis a few thoughts ran through my mind. After being in Korea during my time in the military I am not against alternative medicine.  However, it is a dangerous thing when you have Rheumatoid Arthritis to change or add to your treatment without discussing this with your Rheumatologist.  Not doing this could lead to severe issues. Example: You are... http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/244340/126100/ra http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/244340/125684/wo Wed, 01 Dec 2010 17:57:45 -0500 Booboo711 I won't give up! I won't give up! Since my diagnosis, and more so the living life as a MALE with Rheumatoid Arthritis I keep having to tell myself that I won't give up and I will keep on living.   Since my disapperance from the site I have lost my insurance and have been fighting to get the care I need. During this I have also been in close contact with my elected officials here in Ohio since I am now an Ambassador for District 7 for the... http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/244340/125684/wo http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/244340/125307/re Fri, 26 Nov 2010 21:41:53 -0500 Booboo711 I wanted to apologize for my severe absence from the site. I lost my insurance in Feb and trying to get the care I need from the VA Hospital has  not been a very easy task. It seems to be getting better and I will attempt to keep up this time. I also will try to keep you informed as I am now the Ambassador for District 7 in OHIO for the Arthritis Foundation to the US Congress. Lets home I can start this all over again with a better... http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/244340/125307/re http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/244340/87363/top Fri, 18 Sep 2009 22:55:16 -0400 Booboo711 When I was 17 years old I joined the United States Army and found myself in basic training. I enjoyed the challenge and yes it was stressful. I thrived on being an M1A1 Abrams Main Battle Tank Armor crew member. I also enjoyed the physical part as well as the mental part of being on the tip of the spear. After basic I was assigned to Bravo Company 2/72AR in Camp Casey Korea. One of two Armor units responsible for patrolling the DMZ on the North... http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/244340/87363/top http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/244340/87224/sta Thu, 17 Sep 2009 20:50:28 -0400 Booboo711 Even though I have only been on this journey for a short period of time since I received my diagnosis of Rheumatoid Arthritis I felt I wanted to tell you about taking a stand against a Med my Rheumy wanted to put me on.   During my last Rheumatologist Visit my doctor and I discussed the option of me being put on Methotraxate. After coming home and researching the side effects I decided that I will not go on this medication. I have other... http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/244340/87224/sta http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/244340/85813/hope Mon, 07 Sep 2009 13:49:38 -0400 Booboo711 Well been having issues with RA with work and also my RA Flares. I shall begin writing again tomorrow, and God willing continue to write each day http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/244340/85813/hope http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/244340/79200/mis Sun, 19 Jul 2009 19:39:16 -0400 Booboo711 Well, I have been fighting a battle lately with my Rheumy and finding a new one. He was good at first but he stopped listening when I was telling him the meds he had me on where causing severe pain where my spine was fused.   So tomorrow the chipper me shall be back with a quite lengthy post. http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/244340/79200/mis http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/244340/73639/tho Fri, 05 Jun 2009 19:07:40 -0400 Booboo711 Often times we spend days wondering "what if?" The "What ifs?" That come up from time to time are the following: -did I make the right career choice -what would I do if money were no object -should I make a career change -what are my real passions in life I know the answer to the last for me; Aviation, Business, Safety of Aviation, Aircraft Maintenance, and Photography. Being an Aiframe & Powerplant Mechanic who takes everything... http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/244340/73639/tho