Recalled a year ago, I wondered if I could join the bowling event organized by my company. I was not sure if my joints were strong enough to handle the weight of the ball along with the swing that I might have to do??
Last week, I was not hesitate at all to sign up for the bowling event again because I knew I could handle it well. So, a RA patient like me, can lead a normal life again today because I worked/work very closely with my rheumy and physiotherapists since long ago. Though I am already in great health now, I continue my daily yoga exercise in the morning to ensure my conditions get better each day!
I hope my improvement can inspire you to see the light ahead!!
Amy
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During the painful recovery, we, the RA patients normally will be very depressed and feel hopeless as our limbs are in great pain and our joints are stiff. Sometimes we depend a lot on others to help us around.
To answer your questions: -
Your question : do you have to watch what you eat? have you ever?
My answer : At the very early stage when I was in great pain, my rheumy told me that RA had nothing to do with food so I could eat anything I like. But then, when many people tried to tell me this and that would help, I did start to eliminate some foods and put them back slowly. Personally, I found food has not much effect during my recovery process.
Your question : How long from meds to getting completely better?
My answer : I think this is very much individual. I can only tell you my own experience. I was/am on methotrexate. My rheumy told me it would take about 4 to 6 months to work so she wanted me to be patient. Personally, I felt it started to reduce my pain after about 6 months. I felt very much painless after about 1 1/2 years of treatment.
Your question : What meds did you have? and how long for?
Below link will give you a good idea of my own recovery process and the medicines that I took. I am now taking 7.5 mg mtx, 20 mg Arava, folic acid, calcium and vitamin D.
Well,done Amy Lee.......listening to your physio reall does pay dividends. It might be hard work & hurt at first, but just look how far you have come..
Yes, it was very painful at the beginning but having the thought of back to normal life, I just tolerated and continued to do the exercises. After many months down the road, I started to feel the small improvement. Patient and confident are the keys to continue the journey.
I hope my experience of recovery can inspire others to see the future ahead. Once I wanted to give up my own life too as I could not tolerate the pain then. I am glad that I had overcome all the difficulties and back to my normal life now.
I think you are succeeding. I am a positive person but not really very far down the road of RD to inspire others. But who knows, maybe one day. Amy Lee do keep it up. Its lovely to read positive comments on this forum. Xx
Let us continue to do it together as we know that RA is really killing us and many RA people don't see the future anymore for our physical bodies can be very weak, helpless and paralyzed. Therefore it is so important to let many see the possible recovery of ours.
Oh yes. Will do. You also. Well my brother is staying with us and we are going out this evening so Im going for a rest. I have learnt this strategy helps me get through and enjoy an evening.
Take care and hopefully chat again. Keep positive. 🙂
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