From Top Level Athlete to RA Depression and the beginning of the comeback trail

Thank you for telling your story Booboo. Sounds as if one major challenge led to a triumph which then led directly to an even greater challenge - and a more personal one.  I think you've got it right, I admire both who you were, and who you are now ... please keep writing, tell us more!

In your own time, of course ...

I also like your writing and your eternal optimism.  The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.  Just keep going.  You may have to redefine the new you but you may discover that you really like that person too!

Cheers,

Jamie

It was really interesting to hear more about your background. I love your positive thinking and hope that you will get back to being more physically active soon.

From Canada, been there ..done that, spine surgery  at 17 yr, criminal  times 4 , RA with heavy duty drugs  3 years ...... then NO RA... go figure.At the end spinal stenosis so it is a slow trip to the wheel chair again......

Prednsine will kill anything, but you pay ....I hear your pain, I am now 60 yrs old with 45 years of pain,.... no fun, no relationships. The shits for sure, as the women like me for my assets and not my ass....  but you must keep a strong and positive outlook.. Epidural is good      .........Bad Back Bob