Guest guest Posted August 16, 2004 Report Share Posted August 16, 2004 Sharon, That's just how mine was. I kept thinking that it was just osteo starting a little earlier than usual. I had to give up riding(which almost killed me) because it hurt my hips so badly, and then I began getting terribly stiff in the morning, but then it would wear off, so I didn't pay too much attention to it. It wasn't until I started exercise walking again, and did about 15 miles, and then could hardly walk the next day that I realized this wasn't normal. I went to the arthritis clinic and saw a Rheumatologist, and the rest is history. I'm stiff a lot, and the worst is when I stay in one position too long and then start to move. I tend to sit at the computer, either working on it or reading, and when I get up, if I haven't moved for a while, I'm *really* stiff. I went through a period where my toes hurt and swelled up badly, for about a year, but then that resolved itself. Now I have one toe that is starting to "drift," and I hate how that looks, but it sure could be worse. I take Placquenil and during the day, naproxen for pain. Nothing is every awful, or unbearable -- just annoyingly, painfully, stiffly, always there to interfere with strenuous activity. ----- Original Message ----- From: Sharon Wertz Rheumatoid Arthritis Sent: Monday, August 16, 2004 12:44 PM Subject: RA flair up Apparently I have had this for years, but it has been so mild it was never diagnosed. I haven't been able to bowl for almost thirty years, and I had to give up riding about ten years ago because it hurt my knees so much. But it didn't really affect my daily life. My hands hurt when they got cold, and it hurt to knock on a door, but I could do almost everything I wanted to. I didn't really know there were two kinds of arthritis. I just thought I was getting old! My doctor says it may go back to it's mild state after this stress-induced flare. It seems to be improving a bit, but that may be the Mobic. I take 7.5 mg once a day and it makes me able to function, but some things are still difficult. It hurts to pull wet laundry from the washer, so my husband, who is slowly recovering from encephalitis caused by west nile virus has taken over the laundry. We are quite a pair!Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 16, 2004 Report Share Posted August 16, 2004 Sounds like the two of you have been through the wringer (no pun intended). But you can be thankful that you both are understanding of things. So many times the partner just doesn't understand the pain, the things you can't do comfortably or even do anymore and depression, etc. Hugs, Jacy ~I don't approve of political jokes. I've seen too many of them get elected. jacymail@...IM: jacygal - ICQ: 96949087www.geocities.com/mtn_rose Signature powered by Plaxo Want a signature like this? -----Original Message-----From: Sharon Wertz [mailto:sbwertz@...]Sent: Monday, August 16, 2004 10:45Rheumatoid Arthritis Subject: RA flair upApparently I have had this for years, but it has been so mild it was never diagnosed. I haven't been able to bowl for almost thirty years, and I had to give up riding about ten years ago because it hurt my knees so much. But it didn't really affect my daily life. My hands hurt when they got cold, and it hurt to knock on a door, but I could do almost everything I wanted to. I didn't really know there were two kinds of arthritis. I just thought I was getting old! My doctor says it may go back to it's mild state after this stress-induced flare. It seems to be improving a bit, but that may be the Mobic. I take 7.5 mg once a day and it makes me able to function, but some things are still difficult. It hurts to pull wet laundry from the washer, so my husband, who is slowly recovering from encephalitis caused by west nile virus has taken over the laundry. We are quite a pair!Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 16, 2004 Report Share Posted August 16, 2004 --- In Rheumatoid Arthritis , " Hasenstab " <saludo@F...> wrote: > Sharon, > That's just how mine was. I kept thinking that it was just osteo starting a little earlier than usual. I had to give up riding(which almost killed me) I learned to drive and bought a Belgian draft horse. I gave up riding, but couldn't give up horses. If the harness gets too heavy, I will go to a halflinger (sort of a half-sized belgian.) They are good natured, and a blast to drive. Sam and his cart could go almost anywhere my mounted friends can go. Now Sam is gone, but his daughter, Kate is as good natured and willing as he was. Right at the moment, handling the reins uncomfortable but doable, and I need help harnessing. I give riding and driving lessons to support my horse habit <G>. Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 18, 2004 Report Share Posted August 18, 2004 Sharon, Your horse habit sounds like fun... I grew up on a dairy farm but had little experience with horses. Kay ----- Original Message ----- From: " Sharon Wertz " <sbwertz@...> <Rheumatoid Arthritis > Sent: Monday, August 16, 2004 12:25 PM Subject: Re: RA flair up > > > Sharon, > > That's just how mine was. I kept thinking that it was just osteo starting a little earlier than usual. I had to give up riding(which almost killed me) > > I learned to drive and bought a Belgian draft horse. I gave up riding, but couldn't give up horses. If the harness gets too heavy, I will go to a halflinger (sort of a half-sized belgian.) They are good natured, and a blast to drive. Sam and his cart could go almost anywhere my mounted friends can go. Now Sam is gone, but his daughter, Kate is as good natured and willing as he was. Right at the moment, handling the reins uncomfortable but doable, and I need help harnessing. I give riding and driving lessons to support my horse habit <G>. > > Sharon > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 18, 2004 Report Share Posted August 18, 2004 hi, ! I know all about "drifting" toes --- before my RA diagnosis, I just thought I could not walk well because of my feet --- I had two foot surgeries successfully, but I still could not walk well --- finally, because of an inflammed knee, the dx. of RA came about. oh, well, pain is pain, but I have had a hip replaced and the other side to be done in Oct. -- maybe then I'll be able to walk -- hope I haven't compromised my knees or ankles because I have been hobbling along these past ten years --- gentle hugs, Marcia Hasenstab <saludo@...> wrote: Sharon, That's just how mine was. I kept thinking that it was just osteo starting a little earlier than usual. I had to give up riding(which almost killed me) because it hurt my hips so badly, and then I began getting terribly stiff in the morning, but then it would wear off, so I didn't pay too much attention to it. It wasn't until I started exercise walking again, and did about 15 miles, and then could hardly walk the next day that I realized this wasn't normal. I went to the arthritis clinic and saw a Rheumatologist, and the rest is history. I'm stiff a lot, and the worst is when I stay in one position too long and then start to move. I tend to sit at the computer, either working on it or reading, and when I get up, if I haven't moved for a while, I'm *really* stiff. I went through a period where my toes hurt and swelled up badly, for about a year, but then that resolved itself. Now I have one toe that is starting to "drift," and I hate how that looks, but it sure could be worse. I take Placquenil and during the day, naproxen for pain. Nothing is every awful, or unbearable -- just annoyingly, painfully, stiffly, always there to interfere with strenuous activity. ----- Original Message ----- From: Sharon Wertz Rheumatoid Arthritis Sent: Monday, August 16, 2004 12:44 PM Subject: RA flair up Apparently I have had this for years, but it has been so mild it was never diagnosed. I haven't been able to bowl for almost thirty years, and I had to give up riding about ten years ago because it hurt my knees so much. But it didn't really affect my daily life. My hands hurt when they got cold, and it hurt to knock on a door, but I could do almost everything I wanted to. I didn't really know there were two kinds of arthritis. I just thought I was getting old! My doctor says it may go back to it's mild state after this stress-induced flare. It seems to be improving a bit, but that may be the Mobic. I take 7.5 mg once a day and it makes me able to function, but some things are still difficult. It hurts to pull wet laundry from the washer, so my husband, who is slowly recovering from encephalitis caused by west nile virus has taken over the laundry. We are quite a pair!Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 18, 2004 Report Share Posted August 18, 2004 Good luck! Let us know how it turns out. ----- Original Message ----- From: Marcia Stoyle Rheumatoid Arthritis Sent: Wednesday, August 18, 2004 9:01 AM Subject: Re: RA flair up hi, ! I know all about "drifting" toes --- before my RA diagnosis, I just thought I could not walk well because of my feet --- I had two foot surgeries successfully, but I still could not walk well --- finally, because of an inflammed knee, the dx. of RA came about. oh, well, pain is pain, but I have had a hip replaced and the other side to be done in Oct. -- maybe then I'll be able to walk -- hope I haven't compromised my knees or ankles because I have been hobbling along these past ten years --- gentle hugs, Marcia Hasenstab <saludo@...> wrote: Sharon, That's just how mine was. I kept thinking that it was just osteo starting a little earlier than usual. I had to give up riding(which almost killed me) because it hurt my hips so badly, and then I began getting terribly stiff in the morning, but then it would wear off, so I didn't pay too much attention to it. It wasn't until I started exercise walking again, and did about 15 miles, and then could hardly walk the next day that I realized this wasn't normal. I went to the arthritis clinic and saw a Rheumatologist, and the rest is history. I'm stiff a lot, and the worst is when I stay in one position too long and then start to move. I tend to sit at the computer, either working on it or reading, and when I get up, if I haven't moved for a while, I'm *really* stiff. I went through a period where my toes hurt and swelled up badly, for about a year, but then that resolved itself. Now I have one toe that is starting to "drift," and I hate how that looks, but it sure could be worse. I take Placquenil and during the day, naproxen for pain. Nothing is every awful, or unbearable -- just annoyingly, painfully, stiffly, always there to interfere with strenuous activity. ----- Original Message ----- From: Sharon Wertz Rheumatoid Arthritis Sent: Monday, August 16, 2004 12:44 PM Subject: RA flair up Apparently I have had this for years, but it has been so mild it was never diagnosed. I haven't been able to bowl for almost thirty years, and I had to give up riding about ten years ago because it hurt my knees so much. But it didn't really affect my daily life. My hands hurt when they got cold, and it hurt to knock on a door, but I could do almost everything I wanted to. I didn't really know there were two kinds of arthritis. I just thought I was getting old! My doctor says it may go back to it's mild state after this stress-induced flare. It seems to be improving a bit, but that may be the Mobic. I take 7.5 mg once a day and it makes me able to function, but some things are still difficult. It hurts to pull wet laundry from the washer, so my husband, who is slowly recovering from encephalitis caused by west nile virus has taken over the laundry. We are quite a pair!Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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