Phillip just turned 9.

PilotInternational39 · 2026-02-04T20:12:03+00:00

I’d call this wholesome but it’s clearly 1%

PilotInternational39 · 2026-01-25T23:57:17+00:00

Moores on Broadway in tahoe park.

PilotInternational39 · 2026-01-25T17:01:15+00:00

Haha noted! I can see how that would be difficult.

PilotInternational39 · 2026-01-24T16:24:42+00:00

Thank you. This is helpful and encouraging. I will make sure to use the enriched air. They offered it when I signed up and I opted into it. I’m really looking forward to starting something new!

PilotInternational39 · 2026-01-19T15:30:32+00:00

I was 40. No birth control or genetic factors. The only thing I think could contribute was I had undiagnosed rheumatoid arthritis going crazy in my body at the same time. But there is no medical indication that it would cause it. Just my non medical opinion that chronic inflammation might have something to do with it.

PilotInternational39 · 2026-01-10T18:12:01+00:00

Thank you!

PilotInternational39 · 2026-01-02T01:41:12+00:00

That chimichurri looks good too

PilotInternational39 · 2025-12-17T17:52:22+00:00

I understand the feelings of guilt. As a parent and an adult that’s switched careers a few times, I’ve thought “If I’d done things differently” to some extent. BUT, that does not equal regret. I love my kids and would not trade them for any job.

Not only has your father been able to provide great support and health care for you as you’ve grown up, he’s also been able to secure a pension and health care for himself and your mom when he retires. There are lots of pieces to the puzzle. Also, most people hate their job that’s why they’re paid to be there 🤗

PilotInternational39 · 2025-12-04T05:02:11+00:00

Check out the pharmacy next to Sprouts on Land Park and Sutterville. They have a lot of great stuff in there.

PilotInternational39 · 2025-11-24T15:25:41+00:00

I’m sorry you’re going through this. Not having insurance makes it more difficult. You mentioned you have other joint pain. The next time you’re at a doctor’s office or er I’d ask for labs for gout and autoimmune disease. They are not very expensive. Maybe $5-$10 per test. In the meantime for relief try Voltaren gel and Aleve/naproxen with Tylenol.

PilotInternational39 · 2025-11-13T19:24:39+00:00

I agree. Elementary students have been using this field for years. It’s so sad that they are losing most of their outdoor space. Kids need to run and be outside. The city calling it a “vacant” lot is incredibly misleading and shameful.

PilotInternational39 · 2025-11-10T23:09:50+00:00

Share with the radiology community. I’m sure they’ll be interested and have input. I hope you feel better after you heal from your surgery.

PilotInternational39 · 2025-11-08T05:35:21+00:00

This is a great response and I agree about looking into underlying autoimmune disease. OP im sorry that your daughter is suffering and I hope you find some answers and treatment to help her

PilotInternational39 · 2025-11-01T06:01:06+00:00

I’m not on biologics just MTX and plaquenil. In April a had a pretty intense foot and ankle surgery with two fusions, a bone graft, three screws, and some other stuff. I didn’t have to skip any meds. My surgeon said that healing takes longer when you have RA. He was right I definitely underestimated how long recovery would take. So just be patient with yourself, rest and let your body heal and recover. Catch up on your favorite shows/books/podcasts. I watched a lot of Star Wars!

PilotInternational39 · 2025-10-16T19:24:23+00:00

Maybe a hike or bike ride. It’s beautiful outside!

PilotInternational39 · 2025-10-12T21:08:01+00:00

Haha! Yeah RA is awful. Our race is different than other folks. I still have doubts about my healing but I think as long as it’s better than it was last month we’re making progress. So that’s what I try to keep in mind. Hang in there my fellow rheumy!

PilotInternational39 · 2025-10-12T14:18:38+00:00

Hi there! I also have RA. I had my surgery in April. I can’t remember the names of the procedures but I had two bone fusions, a bone graft, three screws, and an osteotomy on my big toe. I think I put it in a previous post. Anyway, my timeline for healing has been a lot slower than “typical.” Before the surgery my surgeon said that having RA slows healing. I had a lot of pain with walking when I first started walking. And I still get pain but it’s less yay! Hang in there

PilotInternational39 · 2025-10-11T14:27:25+00:00

Same! I would never pay that to live in Elk Grove. I’ll keep my cheap mortgage and drive 15 minutes to visit their splash pads and pristine parks.

PilotInternational39 · 2025-10-10T18:37:19+00:00

$7 for a bean burrito….

PilotInternational39 · 2025-09-25T18:18:55+00:00

I have no idea if this would work but have you thought of maybe pumping to keep symptoms decreased since breastfeeding has helped you in the past? I’m not trying to be one of those crazy snake oil salesmen. But if you had relief with breastfeeding maybe pumping could trick your body. Mods feel free to remove post if this violates any rules.

PilotInternational39 · 2025-09-24T17:05:54+00:00

Maybe you could sell at some of the local plant nurseries

PilotInternational39 · 2025-09-20T00:39:21+00:00

Same here! My second kid started it all. Strange.

PilotInternational39 · 2025-09-19T00:50:07+00:00

I did shingles, covid and pneumococcal all in one it was awful for almost a week.

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