My OH and I had a great holiday touring Oregon & Washington from Seattle down the coast to the redwoods & then inland to Crater Lake & up into the mountains to see Mt St Helen's & Mt Ranier.
I used to be able to hike up mountains with no problems now I am limited to the lower slopes with hardly any incline. I think my days of hill walking are over which makes me very sad & frustrated
I'm waiting for another knee replacement having had one knee done already, that worked for the pain but still swells up & is sore. So I;m not looking forward to having the other knee done.
My back has been bad as well & giving trouble as well making it hard to walk at times.
It has made me feel rather "down" that I can't do as much as I used to - I've always been so active. I watch people & think that I can't do what they're doing - especially watching waiting staff in restaurants seeing the carry lots of plated balancing them on the wrists - my poor wrists struggle to hold anything these days!
It was an awesome trip but made me realise how limited I am now with my RA & OA.! However it could be worse & I am much better off than so many other people so I WILL count my blessings!
Not sure about this new site though - can't find my way around!!!!