Guest guest Posted June 29, 2009 Report Share Posted June 29, 2009 I admire you greatly, Bonnie. You go, Girl! Sue On Jun 29, 2009, at 8:44 PM, Bonnie wrote: > Not everyone diagnosed with RA is considered disabled... I know of > Teachers, secretaries, cops, even several home depot workers who > still work every day (or most days)... I think it depends on the > severity of the disease as well as the determination of those > dealing with the disease... I don't feel like working at least 2 > out of the 5 days, but I refuse to give in... Even my Doctor > occasionally says how shocked he is that I'm still working full > time. I call it shear will power and the mercy of God... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 29, 2009 Report Share Posted June 29, 2009 I had RA the whole time I was active duty in the Navy. I think the constant exercise actually helped keeps flares at bay. Kate F ________________________________ From: marysue <marysue@...> Sent: Monday, June 29, 2009 7:50:01 PM Subject: Re: [ ] Re: RA & Work I admire you greatly, Bonnie. You go, Girl! Sue On Jun 29, 2009, at 8:44 PM, Bonnie wrote: > Not everyone diagnosed with RA is considered disabled... I know of > Teachers, secretaries, cops, even several home depot workers who > still work every day (or most days)... I think it depends on the > severity of the disease as well as the determination of those > dealing with the disease... I don't feel like working at least 2 > out of the 5 days, but I refuse to give in... Even my Doctor > occasionally says how shocked he is that I'm still working full > time. I call it shear will power and the mercy of God... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 29, 2009 Report Share Posted June 29, 2009 Wow, Kate, that is amazing! What meds were you on at the time? Sue On Jun 29, 2009, at 9:08 PM, Fair wrote: > I had RA the whole time I was active duty in the Navy. I think the > constant exercise actually helped keeps flares at bay. Kate F Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 29, 2009 Report Share Posted June 29, 2009 I work a full time job which can be hard on my body at times. I am a job coach for adults with developmental disabilities. at the moment I am not on anything but probably should be on something, I can feel my fingers swell and hurt a bit sometimes but life must go on and someone has to work. Re: [ ] Re: RA & Work Wow, Kate, that is amazing! What meds were you on at the time? Sue On Jun 29, 2009, at 9:08 PM, Fair wrote: > I had RA the whole time I was active duty in the Navy. I think the > constant exercise actually helped keeps flares at bay. Kate F Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 30, 2009 Report Share Posted June 30, 2009 I still work, but now its only part time, last year i was at the cross roads of to work or not to work following a long period of sickness. There are days when i really struggle but i have found things that help me cope, i have acupuncture weekly which eases the pain and gives me a great sleep, i go to curves gym 3 times a week and rather than make things worse it does seem to ease the pain and stiffness, there are days though when i could go home and curl up in bed but im always glad when ive made myself go. I think its all about atitude you can lie down and give in to this or you can find the ways to help you fight it just a bit longer, Im only 33 im not ready to throw in the towel, the day will come when im forced to but until then ill drag my weary body to work Sharon xx ________________________________ From: marysue <marysue@...> Sent: Tuesday, 30 June, 2009 1:50:01 Subject: Re: [ ] Re: RA & Work I admire you greatly, Bonnie. You go, Girl! Sue On Jun 29, 2009, at 8:44 PM, Bonnie wrote: > Not everyone diagnosed with RA is considered disabled... I know of > Teachers, secretaries, cops, even several home depot workers who > still work every day (or most days)... I think it depends on the > severity of the disease as well as the determination of those > dealing with the disease... I don't feel like working at least 2 > out of the 5 days, but I refuse to give in... Even my Doctor > occasionally says how shocked he is that I'm still working full > time. I call it shear will power and the mercy of God... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 30, 2009 Report Share Posted June 30, 2009 I think I could handle working outside of the home if I just had to deal with the pain. At least then I would know what to expect. It's all of the " extra " illnesses/infections which would get me fired. Sometimes I get in these patterns where I'm having one infection after another, and I don't think being in a public work environment would help that. My kids are young so I volunteer at their school and am a girl scout leader for two troops. With that, raising the kids and maintaining the house, I'm at full capacity. Lori http://home.comcast.net/~queenstitcher/ http://stitchingqueen.multiply.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 30, 2009 Report Share Posted June 30, 2009 I wish I could work. Would beat the hell out of living in poverty. Re: [ ] Re: RA & Work I admire you greatly, Bonnie. You go, Girl! Sue On Jun 29, 2009, at 8:44 PM, Bonnie wrote: > Not everyone diagnosed with RA is considered disabled... I know of > Teachers, secretaries, cops, even several home depot workers who > still work every day (or most days)... I think it depends on the > severity of the disease as well as the determination of those > dealing with the disease... I don't feel like working at least 2 > out of the 5 days, but I refuse to give in... Even my Doctor > occasionally says how shocked he is that I'm still working full > time. I call it shear will power and the mercy of God... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 2, 2009 Report Share Posted July 2, 2009 The real is in OK, I'm moving! Stan [ ] Re: RA & Work Stan, I'm so glad to hear your feeling better. Â I hope you have some great days ahead. Â The sun does help a lot. Best wishes, Tawny in REAL sunny OK The sun helps. For archives or to change subscription options: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 3, 2009 Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 I was diagnosed in May 2008, symptoms, 3 years prior. Kathy Michigan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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