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'm trying to enjoy my last day of "vacation". I have been off work since last Wednesday. I have been trying to relax as much as possible with my hubby and 3 kids home, Thanksgiving and some Christmas shopping. I just don't feel refreshed or renewed. I have had a wonderful few days off, but I don't have any more energy than I did last week. I have been doing light exercise, eating fairly healthy, getting plenty of sleep and minimal stress. Ugh! What do you all do? Will I ever have the energy I use to have?
Julie
Julie
Some times there's no rhyme or reason. Others it's because all my procedures & treatment are working & in sync. That occurred once. Most normal I've felt since this journey began.
Yet I try to let that small time frame give me hope.
We can hope right?
Glad you had the time. Life seems to keep us busy. Time with family for busy parents is always well spent.
Sammy
you are never refreshed, right? :)
feet up, now before work starts tomorrow, and order online
depot
But, light days don't rejuvenate either. I suppose they keep me going though.
The only thing I know that can help is to somehow get an amazing night of sleep and there's no predicting that.
I hope you have an "easy-ish" season.
Next week when I go to my rheumy appt. I'm taking the whole day off and the kiddos will be in school :)
I'm serious about the sleep. If you check with your regular doctor, you might ask about how to increase the quality of your sleep.