Guest guest Posted April 12, 2002 Report Share Posted April 12, 2002 Jenn, It's funny, until I read your post, I realized that I've never really considered myself in the category of " sick " . I'm still struck at times by the unreality of having " rheumatoid arthritis " . The pain is/was certainly real, and before I was diagnosed and started treatment, the fear and terror were certainly real in equal measure to the pain and restricted movement I was experiencing. Still, I was startled to see the word " sick " in your post. I guess it is a sickness though, isn't it? I wanted to comment that I know how you feel, it is hard to remember life before arthritis. So, no, you are not alone. So far, I'm feeling pretty okay. I'm down to 2 mg. of prednisone a day. I feel a few more aches and pains than I did when I was on 4 mg. and I'm stiff when I get out of bed and it takes a little while to shake it off. I have an appointment with my rheumatologist on Monday. See what his next plan of action is. Suzanne (in NW FL) Where are you in SW FL? [ ] Thank you..... > Oh well...I still manage to laugh more than I cry which is a good > thing. I also still have hope that the right med will make all the > difference in the world. Even though I've only been sick since Oct. > 2001 I still find it hard to remember life before this disease. Do > any of you feel this way too? There seems to be no such thing as > a " normal " day anymore. Now I just pray for a " good " RA day. > > As always thanks for listening and I pray that you all are still able > to keep laughing and hoping. Take care. > > Jenn in SW FL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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