Just wanted to update on my facial pain.  I ended up getting an antibiotic in case the bone behind my ear was infected....that sometimes happens to people and will cause tremendous pain.  And, I was given a kenalog shot in the hip.  I stated feeling relief from the shot within 1-2 hours  --  OMG, it was wonderful!  

Also, I went to WalMart and bought a mouth piece to wear at night while sleeping.  It has to be heated and molded to the teeth...simple to do.  I kid you not, my  face feels better than it has in years.  I know I'm a grinder and clincher in my sleep, but apparently I was causing some real problems with the nerves and joints. This may be a temporary fix, I may have RA in the joint/s but I'll take the relief while I can get it.  If it happens again, I'm going back to the dentist for another set of xrays and if that's good, then I'll request an MRI.  I will not continue to suffer like that.  I don't know why I get so hesitant to find out and fix what's wrong.  Maybe it's because until RA hit, I hardly ever was sick.  I really dislike going to doctors.  But I dislike being in pain more....just need to be less hard headed (smile)

I am still exercising.  I finished the Couch To 5K program.  No, I can't run a 5K.  I was too out of shape and it took me 6-7 months to work thru the program.  But, I can jog 2 miles in 33 min.  I can actually walk faster than I jog.  But I'm all about Persistence, Not Perfection.

I have lost 51.6 lbs with WW and exercise.  This is a big victory for me....I love food.

I feel guilty for even typing this here because so many can't exercise.  I don't mean to make it worse for you.  My disease is fairly well controlled with meds right now.  I am never pain free, never.  My right toes feel like someone has hit them with a sledge hammer and my left heel hurts like hell.  Some days I swear my right wrist will detach from hand...my muscles get really drawn and stiff and I move like I'm 100.  I use that Zostrix on my hips and knees...works well.  But that crap BURNS!    

My goal for November is to exercise everyday...walking is my therapy.  I try to wear good shoes, at least one size bigger because my feet get puffy and toes hurt.  Well, most days I hurt all over just not as bad as I did in the beginning or even as bad as I did before MTX.  I have found that everything has a trade off.

Here's a funny, then I'll hush.  During this time of weight loss, I am still wearing the same clothes.  Last weekend I put on my shorts, shirt and shoes to go for a jog.  I put my phone in my bra so I could listen to Sirius radio.  I had been jogging for about 5 minutes when all of a sudden my shorts fell down - yes, they fell to my knees before I knew what was happening!!!!  Thank goodness no one was driving by!!!  I live in the boonies and know everyone in the area...OMG that would have been em-bear-assing!!