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...
happy thanksgiving!
what's ONE thing you're thankful for today, and what's ONE thing you're planning on saving an extra spoon for? one thing that your RA may make harder to do today?
i'm thankful for my super supportive husband who is getting used to our new normal with me.
i'm nervous about our first thanksgiving stop - apps and dinner at my aunt & uncle's. it's a bit gathering - usually 30+ people - and we eat at a loooooong train of tables in the basement. the stairs are old and even on a good day have been hard for me to navigate. with the joint pain and the cellulitis, i'm a bit nervous about it. i'm planning on sharing my concern with said awesome husband so he can help :) plus my uncle and cousin both have RA, so it's a house full of people who understand. (i think i might cheat and be thankful for that too!)
what's ONE thing you're thankful for today, and what's ONE thing you're planning on saving an extra spoon for? one thing that your RA may make harder to do today?
i'm thankful for my super supportive husband who is getting used to our new normal with me.
i'm nervous about our first thanksgiving stop - apps and dinner at my aunt & uncle's. it's a bit gathering - usually 30+ people - and we eat at a loooooong train of tables in the basement. the stairs are old and even on a good day have been hard for me to navigate. with the joint pain and the cellulitis, i'm a bit nervous about it. i'm planning on sharing my concern with said awesome husband so he can help :) plus my uncle and cousin both have RA, so it's a house full of people who understand. (i think i might cheat and be thankful for that too!)
We had our family Thanksgiving yesterday and it was wonderful to have the kiddos here. My body is hurting a lot more today. I'm not sure if it's from all the bending, stirring, lifting, standing, and such from cooking.....or from sleeping like a log! hahaha.
DRESSING!! always extra dressing :D