Guest guest Posted August 14, 2010 Report Share Posted August 14, 2010 I've got a couple of good ones. When I was first diagnosed I was trying to explain the pain to my cousin, and told him it was kinda like having the flu with all the aches and pains, plus swelling, etc. His response was " can't you just ignore it? " Another time shortly after being diagnosed I explained to my younger sister about auto-immune diseases and rheumatoid arthritis and she said " Oh, I have that in my neck! " I still go to work, blah blah blah. Seriously, not listening people. Recently, I went to the grocery store and a car stopped to let me walk in front of it. I tried to wave him on but he insisted. So, I begin my slow stroll across the lane in front of him, and he BEEPED at me! Sheesh! Darned if you do, and darned if you don't. Sometimes I wish I had a T-shirt I could wear on bad days that explained in short precise words that I hurt, sorry if I'm slow. Or something to that effect. in So Cal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 14, 2010 Report Share Posted August 14, 2010 I have a T-shirt that says - " Feel free to Whisper, Point and Stare or just ask Questions " I wear it on red letter days.... in SC Sometimes I wish I had a T-shirt I could wear on bad days that explained in short precise words that I hurt, sorry if I'm slow. Or something to that effect. in So Cal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 14, 2010 Report Share Posted August 14, 2010 My son has gout, and I don't think he's found any magical remedies. But a few doses of prednisone help him more than anything else. Sue On Aug 14, 2010, at 5:43 PM, Joanne wrote: > > Meanwhile...does ANYONE have any magical remedies for gout? > > Sitting with an ice bag on my toe (which is the size of a turkey!), > Joanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 14, 2010 Report Share Posted August 14, 2010 Ooooo I like that one Chris! I think I might have to go to zazzle and make it! in So Cal I have a T-shirt that says - " Feel free to Whisper, Point and Stare or just ask Questions " I wear it on red letter days.... in SC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 15, 2010 Report Share Posted August 15, 2010 Yep I once had a 'friend' comment on my messy apt and I asked her how much housework she gets done when she has the flu? Because that's what it feels like with joints screaming too. She said " oh it can't be that bad " She's right. It's worse. Candace No shadows to depress you Only joys to surround you Many friends to love you God himself to bless you These are my wishes for you, For today, tomorrow & everyday. Sent from my iPhone On Aug 14, 2010, at 8:30 PM, <islandsusan@...> wrote: > > I've got a couple of good ones. When I was first diagnosed I was trying to explain the pain to my cousin, and told him it was kinda like having the flu with all the aches and pains, plus swelling, etc. His response was " can't you just ignore it? " Another time shortly after being diagnosed I explained to my younger sister about auto-immune diseases and rheumatoid arthritis and she said " Oh, I have that in my neck! " I still go to work, blah blah blah. . > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 16, 2010 Report Share Posted August 16, 2010 I just told another RA friend, the women with young children who deal with RA are true warriors. I am one of the 'lucky' ones who's children are grown and (almost) gone. Makes it a lot easier to deal with RA. You, are my hero! Many <gentle> hugs and much admiration your way, in So Cal Throw in two small children, a dog and 3 cats and you have my house. For the past two days I've been stepping over lightbright pegs, little plastic beans from Don't Spill the Beans game, and stickers all over the floor, my 4 yr old raided her older sister's toy box and had a field day. I just don't have it in me to crawl all over the floor picking up pegs, the older child screams " but I didn't make the mess " , the younger just laughs and throws something else. The dog stands in my face and barks at me to let me know I'm not feeding her. So tired. Hopefully at 7am one day this week I will have a spark of energy and my shopvac in hand and the lightbright pegs and magic beans will be a memory that will never again grace my house. J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 16, 2010 Report Share Posted August 16, 2010 LOL, . At least you haven't lost your sense of humor! Those kids will one day grow up, and they will undoubtedly give you problems still, just not the same ones. Seriously, I hope you have some better days soon. Sue On Aug 16, 2010, at 1:57 PM, oogiejonz wrote: > Throw in two small children, a dog and 3 cats and you have my house. > For the past two days I've been stepping over lightbright pegs, > little plastic beans from Don't Spill the Beans game, and stickers > all over the floor, my 4 yr old raided her older sister's toy box > and had a field day. I just don't have it in me to crawl all over > the floor picking up pegs, the older child screams " but I didn't > make the mess " , the younger just laughs and throws something else. > The dog stands in my face and barks at me to let me know I'm not > feeding her. So tired. Hopefully at 7am one day this week I will > have a spark of energy and my shopvac in hand and the lightbright > pegs and magic beans will be a memory that will never again grace my > house. > > J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 16, 2010 Report Share Posted August 16, 2010 elizabeth, I feel your pain. I have 2 small children myself, my dd is 7 and my ds is 5, and i get the I didn't do it mess all the time. I tell my dd that by helping me out with something, even if she didn't make the mess helps mommy be able to do other things for her and keeps mommy from hurting. At the end of the week after she has helped me and my son as well, I take them for a special treat. This week they get 2 treats, I'm taking them fishing on thursday and they are going to delaware with grandma and pop pop for the weekend. Every week its something new for them. Last week, I had enough money and energy to take them to the local carnival. Not all the time is it something where I have to spend money either. I try to toss it up a little and show them by helping me out in the house that I have extra energy to spend directly with them instead of using that little energy to clean up after them. in land RE: [ ] Re: irritating people I just told another RA friend, the women with young children who deal with RA are true warriors. I am one of the 'lucky' ones who's children are grown and (almost) gone. Makes it a lot easier to deal with RA. You, are my hero! Many <gentle> hugs and much admiration your way, in So Cal Throw in two small children, a dog and 3 cats and you have my house. For the past two days I've been stepping over lightbright pegs, little plastic beans from Don't Spill the Beans game, and stickers all over the floor, my 4 yr old raided her older sister's toy box and had a field day. I just don't have it in me to crawl all over the floor picking up pegs, the older child screams " but I didn't make the mess " , the younger just laughs and throws something else. The dog stands in my face and barks at me to let me know I'm not feeding her. So tired. Hopefully at 7am one day this week I will have a spark of energy and my shopvac in hand and the lightbright pegs and magic beans will be a memory that will never again grace my house. J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 16, 2010 Report Share Posted August 16, 2010 > Yikes! I have an autistic 7 year old and no pets and I don't think I'll make it some days!!! > Candace MN > > > Throw in two small children, a dog and 3 cats and you have my house. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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