Rheumatoid Arthritis Support Group
Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic, inflammatory, multisystem, autoimmune disorder. It is a disabling and painful condition which can lead to substantial loss of mobility due to pain and joint destruction. The disease is also systemic in that it often also affects many extra-articular tissues throughout the body including the skin, blood vessels, heart, lungs, and...
I live in the area of one of the Southern California fires (Triangle Complex Fire), and my kids and I voluntarily left the area for about 24 hours, while my husband decided to stay home and kept an eye on the house. Our house is FINE, but more than a dozen homes within a couple of miles of us were damaged or destroyed. It's very sad, and I feel so bad for those who lost their homes, but I have to tell you that I haven't felt better PHYSICALLY since I was dx'd a year ago. I was walking up and down stairs at the hotel and carrying around heavy luggage Saturday and Sunday, and I still feel strong today.
If adrenaline helps with the symptoms, maybe I should consider taking up skydiving or bungee jumping. Whaddaya think?
If adrenaline helps with the symptoms, maybe I should consider taking up skydiving or bungee jumping. Whaddaya think?
And I can vouch for this by my own personal experience in recent months. I had some things happen where I was on the go and travelling and doing a lot of things outside my element and it did feel good. But when everything calmed down and life went back to normal, my health came knocking and it was HORRID this time.
IMO, balance is key. A little exercise, a little rest...keep it simple...keep it between the lines.