Thursday, May 31, 2012

Becky H's Posts

back to work

I had some computer problems  so I haven't been able to write on my blog. I went back to work again.( been about 2 months now) I'm only working four hours a day still. It's going okay. When the cold weather hit I had bad pain in my hips  called my rheumatologist he gave me a steroid (METHYLPREDNISOLONE 4 MG... Read moreChevron

going back to work soon, I hope

 My next doctor's appointment is September 15.  I think he may let me go back to work. I have been doing really good ever since he increased my medication.  I  have been just about pain-free for over a week now!  I had a really active weekend and I did very well!  I plan my weekend with days of rest in... Read moreChevron

My bad day turned into a good day!

I woke up with pain in my hips again yesterday! The last time it was in my hips was hell I couldn't walk for two days and the pain was just the worst. I was in bed for most of those two days. This time was different I had some trouble walking but with the help of a walker! (The walker was my mom's my sister gave it to me just to help she said that... Read moreChevron

Second RA Doc visit

I saw my RA doc yesterday! He increased my medicine and said I'm off work for 4 more weeks because the arthritis is still bad in my hands. I'm ready to feel  back to myself again or as close as I can now! He said we are on the right track! But not there yet! Soon I hope! He was glad that I have been still trying to move as... Read moreChevron

Finding way to live with RA is getting better!

I have been on the methotrexate for three weeks now. I'm starting to feel a little more in control of my life again. When I want to go out at night I have started to take a nap in the afternoon. I have been really trying to work on eating a healthy diet. I ordered a meditation CD Mindfulness for beginners.  (Still waiting for it to come)... Read moreChevron