The Rheumatoid Arthritis Journey – A Year in Review
This summer I was in Maine with my five siblings and mom when I saw this T-shirt. I am... Read more
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Reflecting on Our Individual Gifts
Deepak Chopra says in his book The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success, "You have a unique talent and a unique way of expressing it. There is something that you can do better than anyone else in the whole world." I think often when disease becomes a part of our lives and puts limits on us that we have never experienced, we think that... Read more
posted 11/17/2011, comments (18)|
Ironman World championship Kona Oct 8,2011 FINISHER!!!
It's march of 2003 and after a lot of doctor visits, My doctor tells me I have RA, with a SED rate of over 250, He puts me on an agressive 14 mg methotrexate plan. While in a full blown flare up I learned to deal with great pain, and with putting fake smiles on my face so my children and wife can get through there... Read more
posted 10/21/2011, comments (2)|
Rheumatoid Arthritis and Acoustic Neuroma Similarities
This Labor Day I traveled to my hometown of Wichita, Kansas. I took an eleven hour train each way by myself so that I could spend two days with my sister Stacey and her family. Two months ago, Stacey was diagnosed with acoustic neuroma, a benign brain tumor. Less than a week before Labor Day she had surgery. ... Read more
posted 09/13/2011, comments (3)|
Worries of Rheumatoid Arthritis Vacation Unnecessary
Last month I wrote about the anxiety I felt before the vacation I had planned with my mom and five siblings to Maine. I worried that I might have a flare-up while on vacation even though I have been feeling really good. I worried about whether I should take my Enbrel with me in case something whacky happened on vacation and... Read more
posted 08/29/2011, comments (2)|
