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A few good weeks…

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I had been suffering short term flares and morning stiffness…. I returned to my healthy eating, having lapsed for a few months - ate cake and dairy (shouldn’t be a problem- you might think). Since I returned to my healthier diet the flares etc and even the migraines have abated. It’s definitely the Tocilizumab keeping me well, but a healthy diet helps me too. It’s amazing to me just how noticeable the change is! Very annoying as my favourite things to eat are; chocolate, cheese and cake!!

Drawing, creating keeps me happy and grounded.

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springcross

Glad to hear your flares and migraines have gone. Your drawing is so good, you are very talented.

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Brushwork in reply to springcross

Thank you x

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nomoreheels

Glad to hear you're back on track enough to do what you love. It really is very good, you're talented.

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Brushwork in reply to nomoreheels

Thank you x

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rabbits65

Really brilliant drawings .Your not alone enjoying cheese , chocolate and cake !!!! 🎂 🍰

in reply to rabbits65

Can’t live without cheese, would rather give up bread!

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rabbits65 in reply to

Very delicious I agree, 🧀

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Boxerlady

You're my twin regarding food but sadly we don't share your wonderful talent 😍

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Neonkittie17

Great work. 👏🏻 I’m focussing on my art as a priority now as I’ve been getting too distracted. I used to be so disciplined and focused. Here’s to much more of that! I think many of us may blip over Christmas re food but hopefully get back on track in the new year!

Keep up the brushwork 🎨

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Sheila_G

Glad you are feeling better. Wow! You are very talented. Your drawings are fantastic.

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VeronicaF

Snap, same with me, I pay for it if I eat cakes and anything yummy rather than sensible, its annoying.your art looks fantastic!!

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Brushwork in reply to VeronicaF

It’s rubbish isn’t it. The RA gets you and in order to keep it at bay we take toxic drugs and have to monitor our diet! Thank you x

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ruth_p

Amazing drawings

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Brushwork in reply to ruth_p

Thank you

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Mmrr

It's anything with sugar that is my nemesis, so no cakes for me either.Lovely sketches.

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AKA13

Great to hear. I also think that diet can help. You could try the next best things .....Vegan versions of cheese, chocolate and cake!! I have felt so much better since adopting a plant based diet.😋

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Anniebl24

I agree - sugar is one to avoid for me.

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