6 weeks in

Well I have taken 4 pain pills in this time. The total has been 3 not so good days. Not to bad, I can for sure live like this. I have very little stiffness in the morning and no deep burning pain in my shoulders. Yes my hands have a couple knuckles that are sore and I still get sore when I'm using a screwdriver or wrench but I have seen a big improvement. I went bowling on Oct 1st for a close friends birthday party. I bowled 1-1/2 games and it felt great. I had two complete fingers very sore for 4 days afterward but I would have said your crazy if you would tell me that I could actually go bowling, IT WAS WORTH IT. It felt normal like years ago, no care, no thinking about what later in the night might feel like or even tomorrow. (the three Jack and cokes did help a bit).

 I'm looking at starting a new physical activity, Kickboxing. I need to exercise more and I just don't have the drive to go to the normal gym any longer. I'm really excited about this new opportunity!!!. I realize I wont be able to finish a complete hour session but I know I can do a half hour for sure. I'm hoping 2-3 times a week, heck it doesn't hurt to try you only live once.

I hope your feeling better and remember, you define yourself don't let RA define you........................  

One week of very little pain to none

Well I had the best week in four years!!!!

I have had one full week as of today that I have not taken one pain pill, not even an Advil. Amazing to think that for the first time in what feels like forever I can do anything I want. As I said before everyday by 4pm I have popped a pain pill. My shoulders would burn or my hands would sting and ache. I'm praying that this is my future and I can return to a normal life. I will say that I still have some joints in my fingers that have some pain but either I have learned to use them differently or maybe I'm just accustom to it.  I don't know what the future brings but I do have Faith and with my family's support I will be ok.

 I would love to play in a softball league again. I would love my kids to see me play on the field and support all those stories I told them about my greatest plays. I'm not the best baseball player but I can hold my own. I'm going to take my family to the batting cages next weekend if I have another week like this one, I'll let you know what happens.....................

I hope your feeling better and remember, you define yourself don't let RA define you........................  

Feeling Better

On Monday August 29th I started a new program. I started taking supplements I am taking:

AM
Omega Fish Oil, Multi Vitamin, Grape Seed, Vitamin C, Glucosamine,

Lunch
Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin D3, Vitamin A

PM
Milk Thistle, Dandelion Root, Flaxseed Oil,

The first week my stomach felt a little upset. In 8 days it was like no big deal I mean its still hard swallowing a hand full three times a day but you get used to it. I just started week three two days ago and I haven't taken a pain pill for three days. Yea my fingers hurt a little but no deep shoulder burning pain that starts any where from 1pm to 3pm every day. I do have to say the last three days I have had very little stiffness in the morning and getting up has been easier. Now I still had a few nights of flu like systems but I can deal with that.  Let's see whats happens next............

I hope your feeling better and remember, you define yourself don't let RA define you........................