Information and opinions on health from Becky H 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/605706/index http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/605706/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/605706/index http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/605706/123874/ba Sat, 06 Nov 2010 11:54:20 -0400 Becky H 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 DOSPAK) that seems have helped already and I have just been taking it for three days so far.  I only take... http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/605706/123874/ba http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/605706/119364/ba Tue, 07 Sep 2010 21:06:30 -0400 Becky H  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 between days with activities. I did really well by doing  that. I got the software Dragon... http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/605706/119364/ba http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/605706/117937/bad Mon, 16 Aug 2010 09:17:41 -0400 Becky H 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 way if Mike is not home you can go to the bathroom on your own) It helped! I was moving around the... http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/605706/117937/bad http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/605706/117833/doc Sat, 14 Aug 2010 10:53:26 -0400 Becky H 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 much as I can. He liked that I had a journal to show him how I've been doing this past... http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/605706/117833/doc http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/605706/117063/ra Sat, 31 Jul 2010 16:47:03 -0400 Becky H 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) "Thanks Lene" I've been moving as much as I can even if it's just walking around the back yard a little.... http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/605706/117063/ra http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/605706/116611/ra Fri, 23 Jul 2010 07:09:32 -0400 Becky H I had some shoulder pain last night. I was having a hard time sleeping! I read that mediation can help when you're experiencing pain! I put some soft relaxing music on the CD player in the bed room and put some lavender scent in the room! That really helped me fall asleep. Still no side effects from the medicine so that's good. I known it take time for the medicine to get build up in my system to start helping! I'm trying to hang in there until... http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/605706/116611/ra http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/605706/116477/da Wed, 21 Jul 2010 19:26:47 -0400 Becky H The last two days were just hell. Monday I could hardly walk. Tuesday I couldn't walk at all my husband helped me to the bathroom. I was in so much pain I didn't want to eat or do anything at all just sleep. I had such a good weekend then two days in hell! http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/605706/116477/da http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/605706/116239/la Sat, 17 Jul 2010 21:44:28 -0400 Becky H I went out last night and had a great time! I found out that laughter is the best medicine. The only bad thing was shaking hands with people, a few of them had a very strong grip and it really hurt. I was a little sore today.   Becky http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/605706/116239/la http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/605706/116141/be Thu, 15 Jul 2010 21:35:40 -0400 Becky H So far I've had no side effects from the Meds. I'm just really tired today! I took a 3 hour nap after lunch.   Becky http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/605706/116141/be http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/605706/116010/07 Tue, 13 Jul 2010 19:48:02 -0400 Becky H This all started Memorial Day! I woke up with pain in my right hand worst than I have every had in my Life my husband took me to the ER! Tendinitis they said! Then a few days later pain in my left hand and I could not lift my right arm my shoulder was locked. The MRI showed Tendinitis, Bursitis and Arthritis. Then I went back to work for just 2 hours and my left wrist swelled up. I was getting worse so I was tested for RA. I have been reading... http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/605706/116010/07