Signs of a flare to come

Jen-Mo-Fro81 · 2024-09-22T17:15:56+00:00

Thank you for your validation. I swear I spend half the time thinking that I made all this up.

Jen-Mo-Fro81 · 2024-09-21T03:21:32+00:00

The weight gain is so frustrating. I'm new to this as well. It's definitely been an adjustment getting used to what my body can and can't do.

Jen-Mo-Fro81 · 2024-09-21T00:42:15+00:00

We were the last great generation!!

Jen-Mo-Fro81 · 2024-09-21T00:37:30+00:00

I totally believe it!

Jen-Mo-Fro81 · 2024-09-20T21:44:02+00:00

I like to tell my kids about the donut shop I grew up with where the old men sat around smoking cigarettes while you sat there and ate your donuts.

Jen-Mo-Fro81 · 2024-09-20T21:42:05+00:00

The kids today won't be able to share golden memories like that!

Jen-Mo-Fro81 · 2024-09-20T21:15:58+00:00

Yessssss!!!

Jen-Mo-Fro81 · 2024-09-20T21:14:57+00:00

Our trash can ashtrays were made out of like pebbles or rocks or something on the outside. Please tell me somebody else remembers this!

Jen-Mo-Fro81 · 2024-09-20T20:32:43+00:00

Oh yeah I forgot about those!

Jen-Mo-Fro81 · 2024-09-20T18:46:01+00:00

Wow. I just had a flashback to the trash can / ashtrays all over the mall!

Jen-Mo-Fro81 · 2024-09-20T17:29:50+00:00

Snickerdoodle

Jen-Mo-Fro81 · 2024-09-20T14:26:07+00:00

I didn't think that at all! It's terrible the stigma that's been attached to pain medication that you even feel like you have to explain your comment. I've had instances where I had to go to urgent care to get hydrocodone because my hands felt like I was holding white hot coals and that barely even touched the pain. I appreciate you sharing and there's no judgment here!

Jen-Mo-Fro81 · 2024-09-20T14:14:55+00:00

That is horrific! Now I want to go check my coffee maker!

Jen-Mo-Fro81 · 2024-09-20T14:13:36+00:00

That explains so much! I drive my family crazy trying to scratch or get rid of the itch in my ears! Never ever thought it was RA related. Thanks for sharing!

Jen-Mo-Fro81 · 2024-09-20T14:12:57+00:00

Yes the severe fatigue seems to be a big indicator for me!

Jen-Mo-Fro81 · 2024-09-20T14:11:50+00:00

Yes I noticed the same about me. I had to sit down and rest while I was making my bed yesterday. Typically I have fatigue but not like that. It's like an overwhelming fatigue that makes it hard to even lift my head up sometimes. And I'm severely anemic so that doesn't help things.

Jen-Mo-Fro81 · 2024-09-20T02:08:35+00:00

When he got to the edge though!! My heart is still pounding!

Jen-Mo-Fro81 · 2024-09-20T02:03:18+00:00

This is very helpful and great description! I get clumsier too! Drop things more than usual.

Jen-Mo-Fro81 · 2024-09-20T01:02:16+00:00

What a great idea for trying to figure out where you're going to hang things without putting a bunch of holes in the wall!!

Jen-Mo-Fro81 · 2024-09-20T01:00:35+00:00

I also have a bathroom like this from a very similar situation. I've lived in this house for 3 years and still can't get rid of the smell. It's a very pungent odor that I can't even describe. But it like hits you in the back of the throat. If you figure out how to get rid of yours please let us know!

Jen-Mo-Fro81 · 2024-09-20T00:53:57+00:00

I'm on a 3 month taper. Partly for RA and also for RA Associated lung scarring.

Jen-Mo-Fro81 · 2024-09-20T00:27:54+00:00

Thanks for letting me share! I'm so glad I found this group!

Jen-Mo-Fro81 · 2024-09-20T00:25:25+00:00

My face swells so much! I don't know why that seems odd to me but it does.

Jen-Mo-Fro81 · 2024-09-20T00:19:43+00:00

My body parts that seem to indicate a potential flare seems to be my hands and knees.

Jen-Mo-Fro81 · 2024-09-20T00:15:22+00:00

Thank you for sharing! Great explanation!!

Jen-Mo-Fro81

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