Monday, February 13, 2012

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Failing on yet another drug

So, I went on Sulfasalazine at the end of last school year and it worked. I was up, walking the dog, losing weight, feeling "normal." Until late September/early October. Since then I've been trying to convince myself that I was just having a bad day or reacting to weather changes. I've ignored the fact that I need pain pills to get through a day... Read moreChevron

Swine Flu Vacation

     Friday afternoon my nose started running. On Saturday the fever hit. My fourteen-year-old went though this a week ago, so I knew what was in store. I called in a week of sick days, not only for myself, but for my eleven-year old whose symptoms mirrored my own.      So we've spent the last week on the... Read moreChevron

Swine Flu Vacation

     Friday afternoon my nose started running. On Saturday the fever hit. My fourteen-year-old went though this a week ago, so I knew what was in store. I called in a week of sick days, not only for myself, but for my eleven-year old whose symptoms mirrored my own.      So we've spent the last week on the... Read moreChevron

Useful pain management device

It finally ocurred to me that all the "Koolit" refrigerant packs that come with my Enbrel have a daily use. I keep some in the refrigerator and some in the freezer both at home at at work and use them to cool my fevered joints and head. They are much more comfortable and less messy than bags of frozen peas.

I Hiked Six Miles (and bought a cane)

I have been a wimp this summer, barely willing to walk the dog once a day.  Most of my problem is attitude. I had a beautiful remission last summer, walked off thirty pounds and felt great until cold weather brought back my pain and all the lost pounds returned (plus a few more). This summer nice weather didn't bring any relief, so I am mad... Read moreChevron

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