Back on the Bandwagon in 2009

Sara Nash Living With It Young, single professional in New York City At the beginning of my 29th year, my immune system, in an act of... Send Message Subscribe: Sara Nash

Tuesday, January 06, 2009
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So here I am again. The start of a new year, which means it’s time to climb back onto the New Year’s resolutions bandwagon. I mean, what else is January good for? In New York City, it’s too cold and gloomy outside to want to do much of anything else. It’s the perfe...

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Lene Andersen
Wednesday, January 07, 2009 at 07:29 PM

You'll love acunpuncture - it's amazing. Shiatsu massage (adapted to be a bit more gentle) has also been a saviour for me many times.

This year, I plan to make less lists. I'll let you know how that goes - the fact that I made a list about reso0lutions which included the item "make less lists" may indicate I need therapy.

Good luck with yours!

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Sara Nash
Thursday, January 08, 2009 at 09:22 AM

I love that! thanks for the laugh, Lene. Next time you catch yourself making a list, rip it up! Good to know about shiatsu, too. I've wondered about that but again, haven't tried it YET!

Happy new year!

Birds of a feather...
Jeff
Thursday, January 08, 2009 at 01:54 AM

we are. I too want to get into better shape, figure out new ways to relax and find more joy in the world. Nice plan, no? It CAN be done, though, I really believe that.

As for acupuncture, I can't say it helped with my "issue", but I loved it, and that alone was good therapy.

Jeff

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Sara Nash
Thursday, January 08, 2009 at 09:23 AM

I believe it, too! We can encourage eachother. I'm aiming for february to set up an acupuncture appt, so i'll let you know how that goes.

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Super Mom
Thursday, January 08, 2009 at 01:52 PM

Thanks for the smiles Sara!

I was just diagnosed with RA last week. I feel like my head is going to pop off, so much information to process. I too, love Yoga and enjoy running, both have come to an abrupt halt . I have not started on meds. yet, and I have to say I am terribly nervous about it. I have been doing a lot of research on the internet, and have read quite a bit regarding an elimination diet. Any thoughts?

Looks like I will have to check my red cape at the door for a bit.

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Sara Nash
Thursday, January 15, 2009 at 11:08 AM

Hey-

Wow, well you are in one of the hardest parts of this ride, so try to keep in mind that it will get better. For a long time, I thought my yoga days would be over except for maybe savasana, and that I'd never do a downdog again, but eventually, once I got on meds that worked, I started to regain so many things I had thought I'd lost. You will, too. I was freaked out about a lot of the drug stuff, especially about the shots, but now I feel like an old pro. In terms of an elimination diet, I would discuss this with your doctor or go to see a nutritionist, but yes, I have cut out things like red meat, dairy and refined sugar, as well as coffee, for a variety of reasons. Not alltogether sure what effect it has had on my RA, but I at least feel like i'm doing something healthy for myself.

Take care-you'll get through this, and we are all here in the meantime!

Sara

Resolutions
Liz
Thursday, January 08, 2009 at 08:52 PM

My resolution this year is to live life the best I can today and realize if I don't feel I have lived up to that, well "After all...tomorrow is another day."

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Sara Nash
Thursday, January 15, 2009 at 11:08 AM

Here, here!

Comic strip stories
Tinwoman
Friday, March 20, 2009 at 03:51 PM

Dear Sara, I stumbled upon your wonderful comic strip today , it hit home for me....

Newly diagnosised in Dec. 2008.., those stories are exactly how I've been feeling on this journey, having this crippling disease....Sorry that you are so young , counting my blessings,.. had breast cancer in 2005, and I must say that was a vacation compared to the nightmare of living with this....I am age 54

Fighting breast cancer, at least is a battle with a plan and hopefully an outcome of winning the war...which I thought I was....I did develop Lymphedema in my right arm and was kinda bitter about that, little did I know how good I had it....

Prednisone has brought me back to normalicy...and will be throwing Metheltrexate into the mix.....possible Embril will be something for me down the road....Just starting this unknowing journey....never knowing what tomorrow brings...

Stay strong...you give me hope.....Thanks....... Lucie ***** Arroyo Grande, Ca.