Guest guest Posted December 4, 2006 Report Share Posted December 4, 2006 What kind of racing? Drag or circle? Kate At 04:48 PM 12/1/2006, you wrote: >Sometimes I get so fatigued, I can't get anything done. It's even hard to >get out of bed sometimes. Fatigue, depression, and pain keep me from doing >much, even the things I enjoy most. One time a few years ago, I wanted to go >to the races, so I hooked the trailer to the van, loaded the race car and >strapped it down. By that time, I was so worn out and sore, the rig just sat >there and I ended up watching TV. I haven't made it to the track since then. >Yeah, fatigue isn't a good thing. > >Dennis in Eastexas > " It's not Rocket Surgery " > > [ ] Re: NEW > > > > > >> > >> Hi everyone, new here today. Would like to know how many of you > >> suffer from debilitating fatigue and weakness with your R.A. ?? I've > >> been trying to beef up on vitamins and clean up my diet as well but > >> the fatigue is getting the best of me. Only taking methotrexate at > >> this time. A friend of mine with R.A. gave me a website, > >> rheumatic.org if anyone is interested in checking it out. It deals a > >> lot with alternative treatments. > >>I was tested for food allergies at Immuno Labs in Ft. Lauderdale > > (check their website for info) as long as I don't eat the foods I'm > > allergic to I do better. I also have fibro, and have found a way to > > reverse that. I also have fatigue, but do rest between activities, and > > I found that if I eat a high protein diet, it's alot better. Too many > > carbs puts my out. > > good luck, > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 5, 2006 Report Share Posted December 5, 2006 I do a bit of Drag racing, and have raced off-and-on since the mid-60's. I don't like going in circles because I never get anywhere. I end up where I started every time. I was the pit crew for a circle track racer in the 60's and every week I had to replace the front right suspension and wheel because he hit the wall. I also saw a picture of me on a hot lap where I was on one wheel coming out of a turn. I like at least 2 wheels on the ground. My wife and I are talking about trying some autocrossing before I get too old. I used to do that, but with a big heavy car and it wasn't too much fun. This is a hobby to keep me busy and help give me a reason to get out of bed in the mornings. That's important for all of us with pain and stiffness. Each of us has to have a reason. Dennis in Eastexas " It's not Rocket Surgery " [ ] Re: NEW >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> Hi everyone, new here today. Would like to know how many of you >> >> suffer from debilitating fatigue and weakness with your R.A. ?? I've >> >> been trying to beef up on vitamins and clean up my diet as well but >> >> the fatigue is getting the best of me. Only taking methotrexate at >> >> this time. A friend of mine with R.A. gave me a website, >> >> rheumatic.org if anyone is interested in checking it out. It deals a >> >> lot with alternative treatments. >> >>I was tested for food allergies at Immuno Labs in Ft. Lauderdale >> > (check their website for info) as long as I don't eat the foods I'm >> > allergic to I do better. I also have fibro, and have found a way to >> > reverse that. I also have fatigue, but do rest between activities, and >> > I found that if I eat a high protein diet, it's alot better. Too many >> > carbs puts my out. >> > good luck, >> > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 5, 2006 Report Share Posted December 5, 2006 -Dennis, it sounds as if in addition to the R.A. you might have MGF....(Must Go Fast!!) ;^) Kathy -- In , <betnden@...> wrote: > > I do a bit of Drag racing, and have raced off-and-on since the mid- 60's. I > don't like going in circles because I never get anywhere. I end up where I > started every time. I was the pit crew for a circle track racer in the > 60's and every week I had to replace the front right suspension and wheel > because he hit the wall. I also saw a picture of me on a hot lap where I was > on one wheel coming out of a turn. I like at least 2 wheels on the ground. > My wife and I are talking about trying some autocrossing before I get too > old. I used to do that, but with a big heavy car and it wasn't too much fun. > This is a hobby to keep me busy and help give me a reason to get out of bed > in the mornings. That's important for all of us with pain and stiffness. > Each of us has to have a reason. > > Dennis in Eastexas > " It's not Rocket Surgery " > > [ ] Re: NEW > >> > >> > >> > > >> >> > >> >> Hi everyone, new here today. Would like to know how many of you > >> >> suffer from debilitating fatigue and weakness with your R.A. ?? I've > >> >> been trying to beef up on vitamins and clean up my diet as well but > >> >> the fatigue is getting the best of me. Only taking methotrexate at > >> >> this time. A friend of mine with R.A. gave me a website, > >> >> rheumatic.org if anyone is interested in checking it out. It deals a > >> >> lot with alternative treatments. > >> >>I was tested for food allergies at Immuno Labs in Ft. Lauderdale > >> > (check their website for info) as long as I don't eat the foods I'm > >> > allergic to I do better. I also have fibro, and have found a way to > >> > reverse that. I also have fatigue, but do rest between activities, and > >> > I found that if I eat a high protein diet, it's alot better. Too many > >> > carbs puts my out. > >> > good luck, > >> > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 5, 2006 Report Share Posted December 5, 2006 i was walking 4 miles a day in the woods with my 2 dogs when my r.a. symptoms started. i felt like i had " stone bruises " on the balls of my feet, as often we get into some briars and rocky areas walking. i'm down to 2 miles a day and it is really depressing but i make myself go, even if i'm slower getting done. my fatigue is worse and the weakness, too. i've also gotten so clumsy it seems. my hands definitely don't work as well, i fumble with everything and seems am constantly dropping everything i pick up. we have to keep going somehow and encouraging each other here helps! [ ] Re: NEW >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> Hi everyone, new here today. Would like to know how many of you >> >> suffer from debilitating fatigue and weakness with your R.A. ?? I've >> >> been trying to beef up on vitamins and clean up my diet as well but >> >> the fatigue is getting the best of me. Only taking methotrexate at >> >> this time. A friend of mine with R.A. gave me a website, >> >> rheumatic.org if anyone is interested in checking it out. It deals a >> >> lot with alternative treatments. >> >>I was tested for food allergies at Immuno Labs in Ft. Lauderdale >> > (check their website for info) as long as I don't eat the foods I'm >> > allergic to I do better. I also have fibro, and have found a way to >> > reverse that. I also have fatigue, but do rest between activities, and >> > I found that if I eat a high protein diet, it's alot better. Too many >> > carbs puts my out. >> > good luck, >> > ________________________________________________________________________________\ ____ Want to start your own business? Learn how on Small Business. http://smallbusiness./r-index Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 5, 2006 Report Share Posted December 5, 2006 I am into Drag racing, too, but I think mine might be a little different than what you mean; every time I try to race everything in my body drags.... > > > > I do a bit of Drag racing, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 5, 2006 Report Share Posted December 5, 2006 One of the most effective medicines is a thing called adrenaline! When we are feeling our worst, it can bring us back and actually give a boost. It's like when I get on the trike. I don't feel like riding, but within a mile of fresh air, I start feeling better. That's something we can all benefit from. I'll have to add this 'diagnosis' to my list. It's a good one! Dennis in Eastexas RA, FM, SS, CRS(tuff), MGF, etc " It's not Rocket Surgery " [ ] Re: NEW- Fatigue > -Dennis, it sounds as if in addition to the R.A. you might have > MGF....(Must Go Fast!!) ;^) > Kathy > -- In , <betnden@...> wrote: >> >> I do a bit of Drag racing, and have raced off-and-on since the mid- > 60's. I >> don't like going in circles because I never get anywhere. I end up > where I >> started every time. I was the pit crew for a circle track racer > in the >> 60's and every week I had to replace the front right suspension > and wheel >> because he hit the wall. I also saw a picture of me on a hot lap > where I was >> on one wheel coming out of a turn. I like at least 2 wheels on the > ground. >> My wife and I are talking about trying some autocrossing before I > get too >> old. I used to do that, but with a big heavy car and it wasn't too > much fun. >> This is a hobby to keep me busy and help give me a reason to get > out of bed >> in the mornings. That's important for all of us with pain and > stiffness. >> Each of us has to have a reason. >> >> Dennis in Eastexas >> " It's not Rocket Surgery " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 5, 2006 Report Share Posted December 5, 2006 > >> >> > >> >> Hi everyone, new here today. Would like to know how many of you > >> >> suffer from debilitating fatigue and weakness with your R.A. ?? I've > >> >> been trying to beef up on vitamins and clean up my diet as well but > >> >> the fatigue is getting the best of me. Only taking methotrexate at > >> >> this time. A friend of mine with R.A. gave me a website, > >> >> rheumatic.org if anyone is interested in checking it out. It deals a > >> >> lot with alternative treatments. > >> >>I was tested for food allergies at Immuno Labs in Ft. Lauderdale > >> > (check their website for info) as long as I don't eat the foods I'm > >> > allergic to I do better. I also have fibro, and have found a way to > >> > reverse that. I also have fatigue, but do rest between activities, and > >> > I found that if I eat a high protein diet, it's alot better. Too many > >> > carbs puts my out. > >> > good luck, > >> > I use MBT shoes. They saved my walking ability, and took all the stress off my knees, ankles, etc. I quit needing orthotics for heel spurs even with these things. You can google them. I have 2 pair and love them. They make hiking boots too. > > > > > > > _____________________________________________________________________ _______________ > Want to start your own business? > Learn how on Small Business. > http://smallbusiness./r-index > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 5, 2006 Report Share Posted December 5, 2006 Glad to hear someone else doesn't like going in circles! I haven't been out to the track in over a year. I sold my Firehawk last year, I miss it. I won my first race (major luck) the first time I had it at Sealy. My husband is trying to sell his project car, but that doesn't seem to be happening. My husband has turned wrenches on drag cars since he was 14. Keep turning those wrenches. Kate At 09:20 AM 12/5/2006, you wrote: >I do a bit of Drag racing, and have raced off-and-on since the mid-60's. I >don't like going in circles because I never get anywhere. I end up where I >started every time. I was the pit crew for a circle track racer in the >60's and every week I had to replace the front right suspension and wheel >because he hit the wall. I also saw a picture of me on a hot lap where I was >on one wheel coming out of a turn. I like at least 2 wheels on the ground. >My wife and I are talking about trying some autocrossing before I get too >old. I used to do that, but with a big heavy car and it wasn't too much fun. >This is a hobby to keep me busy and help give me a reason to get out of bed >in the mornings. That's important for all of us with pain and stiffness. >Each of us has to have a reason. > >Dennis in Eastexas > " It's not Rocket Surgery " > > [ ] Re: NEW > >> > >> > >> > > >> >> > >> >> Hi everyone, new here today. Would like to know how many of you > >> >> suffer from debilitating fatigue and weakness with your R.A. ?? I've > >> >> been trying to beef up on vitamins and clean up my diet as well but > >> >> the fatigue is getting the best of me. Only taking methotrexate at > >> >> this time. A friend of mine with R.A. gave me a website, > >> >> rheumatic.org if anyone is interested in checking it out. It deals a > >> >> lot with alternative treatments. > >> >>I was tested for food allergies at Immuno Labs in Ft. Lauderdale > >> > (check their website for info) as long as I don't eat the foods I'm > >> > allergic to I do better. I also have fibro, and have found a way to > >> > reverse that. I also have fatigue, but do rest between activities, and > >> > I found that if I eat a high protein diet, it's alot better. Too many > >> > carbs puts my out. > >> > good luck, > >> > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 5, 2006 Report Share Posted December 5, 2006 BOY! It's a good thing I didn't have my tea glass to my mouth when I read this. Now that is FUNNY! LOL Dennis in Eastexas " It's not Rocket Surgery " [ ] Re: NEW- Fatigue >I am into Drag racing, too, but I think mine might be a little > different than what you mean; every time I try to race everything in > my body drags.... > > > >> > >> > I do a bit of Drag racing, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 16, 2006 Report Share Posted December 16, 2006 I've been trying to catch up on the older posts, and I can't believe I missed this one! I got hooked on racing about 8 years ago, shortly after I bought my first Porsche. I tried autocrossing, but the courses where too short, and I never could get them learned before the weekend was over. A friend talked me into trying road courses, and I loved it. I'd been doing a lot of high speed Driver's Ed weekends at various tracks (collecting tracks around the country, such as Laguna Seca, Watkins Glen, Mid Ohio and Road Atlanta) but considered Buttonwillow and Willow Springs in CA as my home tracks. I did the three-day open wheel school at Laguna, what a rush! I even bought a dedicated track car, an '84 924s Porsche whose previous owner held a lot of Porsche Owners Club track records with it. I was planning to start by time trialing at Willow Springs when I had my accident on the way to one last tune-up weekend at Sears Point, got hit on a rainy night by a Dodge Ram pickup without any headlights. End of my car, end of my racing career, messed up knee and shoulder, and trigger point for all the auto-immune stuff. I still have the Boxster, complete with racing harnesses, but can't drive it because the clutch causes sharp pains in my knee. I keep hoping to get things under control and get back out, but I really think that is a dream. The car will go to my daughter as a present when she graduates from college in June (she did several track weekends with me, and did a course at Bondurant in Phoenix). I was also lucky enough to get to be crew for an NHRA top fuel drag racer right before my accident, had a friend on the crew who invited me, and they asked me to come back the next season. But of course there was no way I could do that when I could barely walk and had limited use of one arm . . . Like you said, everyone has to have a hobby. I was starting to get back into photography, after a lapse while my kids were growing up, I loved taking pictures of cars. Now I pretty much concentrate on that, although my favorite subjects are travel photos, and of course, grandchildren. Not worth it to spend time worrying about what you can't do, better to find something else you enjoy that you can do! I hope you are able to get back to the track someday, it's definitely an adrenalin rush! On 12/5/06, betnden@... <betnden@...> wrote: > > I do a bit of Drag racing, and have raced off-and-on since the mid-60's. I > don't like going in circles because I never get anywhere. I end up where I > started every time. I was the pit crew for a circle track racer in the > 60's and every week I had to replace the front right suspension and wheel > because he hit the wall. I also saw a picture of me on a hot lap where I > was > on one wheel coming out of a turn. I like at least 2 wheels on the ground. > My wife and I are talking about trying some autocrossing before I get too > old. I used to do that, but with a big heavy car and it wasn't too much > fun. > This is a hobby to keep me busy and help give me a reason to get out of > bed > in the mornings. That's important for all of us with pain and stiffness. > Each of us has to have a reason. > > Dennis in Eastexas > " It's not Rocket Surgery " > > Re: [ ] Re: NEW- Fatigue > > > > What kind of racing? Drag or circle? > > > > Kate > > > > > > At 04:48 PM 12/1/2006, you wrote: > >>Sometimes I get so fatigued, I can't get anything done. It's even hard > to > >>get out of bed sometimes. Fatigue, depression, and pain keep me from > doing > >>much, even the things I enjoy most. One time a few years ago, I wanted > to > >>go > >>to the races, so I hooked the trailer to the van, loaded the race car > and > >>strapped it down. By that time, I was so worn out and sore, the rig just > >>sat > >>there and I ended up watching TV. I haven't made it to the track since > >>then. > >>Yeah, fatigue isn't a good thing. > >> > >>Dennis in Eastexas > >> " It's not Rocket Surgery " > -- Shoreview, MN, until April! brrrr! South Pasadena, CA You can see my galleries at http://www.pbase.com/arenared986 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 18, 2006 Report Share Posted December 18, 2006 Wow, , I wish I had some of those opportunities. I would certainly enjoy a stint on a Top Fuel team. When I was a kid, a man offered me a complete Quarteer Midget package. Extra engines, tires, frames, etc, for $300. It might have been $300 Million as far as I was concerned. I had to build my own everything since it took money to buy things and I never even got an allowance. When I did work and get a few dollars, it was taken from me to pay for 'living expenses'. But it has been fun and frustrating. I wouldn't trade it for anything, I don't think. If your Boxter needs some TLC, I'd be glad to help you out. Dennis in Eastexas " It's not Rocket Surgery " Re: [ ] Re: NEW- Fatigue > I've been trying to catch up on the older posts, and I can't believe I > missed this one! I got hooked on racing about 8 years ago, shortly after > I > bought my first Porsche. I tried autocrossing, but the courses where too > short, and I never could get them learned before the weekend was over. A > friend talked me into trying road courses, and I loved it. I'd been doing > a > lot of high speed Driver's Ed weekends at various tracks (collecting > tracks > around the country, such as Laguna Seca, Watkins Glen, Mid Ohio and Road > Atlanta) but considered Buttonwillow and Willow Springs in CA as my home > tracks. I did the three-day open wheel school at Laguna, what a rush! I > even bought a dedicated track car, an '84 924s Porsche whose previous > owner > held a lot of Porsche Owners Club track records with it. I was planning > to > start by time trialing at Willow Springs when I had my accident on the way > to one last tune-up weekend at Sears Point, got hit on a rainy night by a > Dodge Ram pickup without any headlights. End of my car, end of my racing > career, messed up knee and shoulder, and trigger point for all the > auto-immune stuff. I still have the Boxster, complete with racing > harnesses, but can't drive it because the clutch causes sharp pains in my > knee. I keep hoping to get things under control and get back out, but I > really think that is a dream. The car will go to my daughter as a present > when she graduates from college in June (she did several track weekends > with > me, and did a course at Bondurant in Phoenix). > > I was also lucky enough to get to be crew for an NHRA top fuel drag racer > right before my accident, had a friend on the crew who invited me, and > they > asked me to come back the next season. But of course there was no way I > could do that when I could barely walk and had limited use of one arm . . > . > > Like you said, everyone has to have a hobby. I was starting to get back > into photography, after a lapse while my kids were growing up, I loved > taking pictures of cars. Now I pretty much concentrate on that, although > my > favorite subjects are travel photos, and of course, grandchildren. Not > worth it to spend time worrying about what you can't do, better to find > something else you enjoy that you can do! > > I hope you are able to get back to the track someday, it's definitely an > adrenalin rush! > > On 12/5/06, betnden@... <betnden@...> wrote: >> >> I do a bit of Drag racing, and have raced off-and-on since the mid-60's. >> I >> don't like going in circles because I never get anywhere. I end up where >> I >> started every time. I was the pit crew for a circle track racer in the >> 60's and every week I had to replace the front right suspension and wheel >> because he hit the wall. I also saw a picture of me on a hot lap where I >> was >> on one wheel coming out of a turn. I like at least 2 wheels on the >> ground. >> My wife and I are talking about trying some autocrossing before I get too >> old. I used to do that, but with a big heavy car and it wasn't too much >> fun. >> This is a hobby to keep me busy and help give me a reason to get out of >> bed >> in the mornings. That's important for all of us with pain and stiffness. >> Each of us has to have a reason. >> >> Dennis in Eastexas >> " It's not Rocket Surgery " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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