Guest guest Posted July 20, 2004 Report Share Posted July 20, 2004 Hi friends, I've been feeling quite optimistic about my life--excited about things I'm doing, grateful that my RA meds are working pretty well, and simply aware of the gift of life and my general good fortune. Today I saw my P.A. (I like her better than any of the M.D.s at my local clinic) to have her look at a small skin lesion. Simply wanted to pop in for a quick visit to rule out skin cancer. She asked about my RA and I told her I was seeing my rheumy on Friday. I was cheerful in conversation, but she seemed so very serious and concerned for me. She looked at my hands and said, " Ulner deviation, " sort of to herself. I just had hand and feet x-rays 3 months ago, and the only damage the x-rays showed was a little by my small toes. Of course, I realized that she may be in error with her assessment--I think every doc I've ever seen has made a mistake--still, it was unsettling. (Oh, and the nurse that led me to the exam room told me that her brother had RA and " isn't doing very well " .)There were a few other things, but you get the idea. Folks, I left there feeling worse! I want to be perceived as whole, despite having a chronic illness, because that is the truth about who I am. To have my wholeness recogized and encouraged empowers me to manage the other stuff. It is true healing. Sierra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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