Back in the bike

[Fifi2]

Well as promised a little update

Today I cycled 13 miles and I'm feeling exhausted but good

Considering my bike was put into hibernation last year due to my RA running riot and not being able to lift a cup of tea some days I'm feeling quite proud of myself 😊

For all who are suffering out there .....hang in there with the right meds you can get back to some normality .

Stay positive guys and girls

[allanah]

Fantastic news. That's brilliant xx

[Fifi2 in reply to allanah]

Thank you 😊

[Nettac]

Brilliant! Well done you.

I have days like that. Last year I wanted to curl up and sleep for ever 😄

[Fifi2 in reply to Nettac]

yep still have my days when I do nothing !! I love my Jim jams and tv days

It's good to rest up !

[lynz1983]

brilliant well done you and if you feel good that's all that matters at the end of the day.

well done again 13 miles is alot to do

[Fifi2 in reply to lynz1983]

Thank you .

In my previous life I was cycling 30 miles but hey it's a start

[lynz1983 in reply to Fifi2]

just be careful you don't over do it you don't want to hurt yourself I remind myself slow and steady you don't want to take one step forward and two steps back. Well done again its alot to do when you have had time off xx

[Crusee]

Thank you for giving me some hope Fifi2

Until approx 3 yrs ago I was fit and healthy.Cycled approx 100 miles a week etc.Then diagnosed with RA and within a few months things got bad very quickly.

Cant walk across a room most days.and have had to stop working.Just hoping one day things may change and give me,my life back.I still have my bike in the shed and looking to bring it out again.

At least I know its possible now,

Good luck to you and well done in your progress.

Take care.

Crusee

XX

[Fifi2 in reply to Crusee]

Never say never !!

Last year I was seriously not good .couldnt drive didn't want to go out and wasn't working .My life became very small

My bubble may burst but for now I'm enjoying almost being the old me again

It can be done !! Don't give up !!

Xxxx

Fiona

[Crusee in reply to Fifi2]

Thank you.

Crusee

XX

[sylvi]

Well done you i am proud of what you have achieved.xxxx

[Fifi2 in reply to sylvi]

Thank you .....it's been a long time coming !

Hope it continues ....never know with this damm RA

But while it lasts I'm riding the crest of the wave :-))

[Beaches2]

Well done you. I know the feeling. When things are at their worst you imagine you will never be able to do these things again. Hope you enjoy lots of great bike rides now the weather is improving.

[Fifi2 in reply to Beaches2]

Thank you I hope so too !

[Caza]

That's brilliant, well done you. 👏

[Fifi2 in reply to Caza]

Thank you

[Hidden]

Such a positive post. Thanks for sharing.

[Fifi2 in reply to Hidden]

I'm getting there .....slow but sure

[Matalow]

Well done Fifi. Great to get back a bit of normality.

I'm improving as well I swam 4 times last week( not very far though)and walked my dog , yes I finally got one ,he's a rescue dog a boarder collie called Jack. We only got him last Friday but he seems to be settled already.I will post a photo when I figure out how to do it from my iPad .

Regards Mike

[Fifi2 in reply to Matalow]

Well done you !!

Yes swimming is next on my list .its very good for you .

I have to keep active otherwise I'll seize up !!

I too have a little dog 🐶 King Charles Cavalier.shes adorable

Take care

Fiona

[Gigi71]

Well done and thanks for sharing your positive post as well, gives everyone hope. Onwards and upwards. X

[Fifi2 in reply to Gigi71]

Indeed .there is always hope !

[ruth_p]

Well done!

[Tillie20]

Well done it's great when you do something you like that makes you feel good x

[Fifi2 in reply to Tillie20]

Thank you

[ITYFIALMCTT]

What a lovely day to have been out and about cycling!

[Fifi2 in reply to ITYFIALMCTT]

It was beautiful weather . Cycled along the grand union canal .stopped a few times along the way for a light refreshment.

Lovely little pubs what better way to spend a Sunday

[Hidden]

Awesome news Fifi! Good on you and keep it up.. We're very happy for you...

[Fifi2 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you

[Hessie5]

Great news - do you mind sharing what meds you are on?

[Fifi2 in reply to Hessie5]

Of course . After what seem so like a lifetime( 2 years ) trying to get meds right I have found one that works .

Rituximab infusion and leflunomide

It's worked for me and I'm almost back to my old self

Have also returned to my job which I love ❤️.....cabin crew worldwide .

It can be done !!

[Hessie5 in reply to Fifi2]

Thank you so much Fifi, nice to hear reassuring stories. Saturday I was looking to pack in all my meds as the pain in my feet was awful. I was out for the day and unable to walk 😬However, today is a better day - just a moment of sheer angst and frustration.

Lovely to know you are back at work - brings hope. All the best x

[Hidden]

Thankyou for your positive words! I read them out to my hubby to give him a boost. You must be so chuffed not just the awesome biking but getting your life back! 😃

[Fifi2 in reply to Hidden]

I am so so grateful .i was in a very dark place last year .To be honest I really thought I would never get back to being able to do normal things like driving mowing the lawn and certainly never cycling again !

I'm going to slowly build up the miles .

Have to admit I was exhausted ....slept for an hour after but had a long soak in the bath and early night as I was working the next day flying to Saudi Arabia .

I have to push myself ....not too much but still a little push otherwise I could easily fall into the "I can't do that mode "

Don't give up ....it will happen

[Warcho]

Well done.good for you

[Fifi2 in reply to Warcho]

Thank you

[Dotty55]

Dotty55

Well done Fifi you must be very proud of yourself and your hubby must be proud of you to I hope I get some of my life back can't remember what it feels like to be normal I am very proud of you and it gives us all hope good on ya lots of hugs

Dotty 55

[Fifi2 in reply to Dotty55]

Thanks Dotty

Yes I am proud of me when I sit and think about it .give myself a pat on the back as no hubby

That was also haunting me last year .......being on my own, although I do have my mum and sister who have been a tremendous support .

I had to get back to some normality to keep me sane otherwise it would have been overwhelmingly life changing

I would have to have had given up work and sell my house 🏡 Major change

But here I am muddling through

[Dotty55]

Dotty55

Nice to hear you are getting back to some normality I have just spent 3 hours cleaning my kitchen I am in agony now can hardly move I brought a new rug for my kitchen only two of us makes you wonder where all the muck comes from pulled everything out I feel better that I have done it In spite of the pain will really catch up,on me tomorrow my hands hurt now can hardly straighten them i wish the pain would go away

Dotty