December 24, 2004

Merry Christmas to all of my readers out there! Yes, today is Christmas Eve and there's lots to do. I am tired, but not feeling too bad otherwise. I have pies to bake today, cheated and bought the type of crust you unfold. Works for me!! And of course, lots of potatoes to peel for tomorrow. The kids will be up tomorrow, but not sure when. I wish you all out there, a Merry Christmas and hope that you are feeling well today. I pray God gives us all a healthy and happy New Year as well. Thanks for writing me. It is quite and encouragement. I found a gadget on QVC the other day for peeling apples and potatoes and I am so excited! Bad thing is it won't be here til next week, but that's ok with me. At least I know it's coming! That was my gift to me from me!! God bless all of us!

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December 15, 2004

There's one thing worse than suffering with this stupid disease, is having the person who says they love you, take ahold of your hand and squeeze it, causing swelling and making me feel worse. I don't know if I will ever smarten up and get away from all of this pain,at least the pain I can escape!

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November 17, 2004

Yesterday, I sort of collapsed onto the kithen floor. My BP seems all wrong, way too low. I have had a lot of pain within the joints in arms and legs. I have an RA appt tomorrow, so I will have to discuss all of this with him. Have been drawing as of late, to try and keep my fingers moving and to occupy my mind with something else, other than pain.

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October 29, 2004

I'm sorry that I haven't written in a while. My condition is driving me crazy. It is tough to get my hands working in the morning, and now, I am having trouble walking. Seems like I get this horrible pain in the back of my feet now, and I sit with a heating pad on it at night, so hopefully, I can get some sort of rest. I have an appt with the RA doctor in a couple of weeks and I will have to bring all of this to his attention. So far, so good with the shot he gave me in Sept in my left elbow. This is the second time I had it injected and it seems so good not to have that hurting now. Maybe he can do the same for my feet. Have to wait and see!

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September 29, 2004

Well, here I am again and slowly feeling normal again. I had an appointment with my RA doctor on Thursday and he injected both my left elbow joint and my left knee, with cortisone and lidocane. I feel a bit better right now. Managed to do a lot of housework today, but took lots of breaks while doing it. The old me could have had this done in a matter of a few hours, but now, it takes me about 6 to 7 hours to accomplish my work. My doctor wants to take me off one of my medications in a few months, cause neither of us know if it is benefitting me to take it. I have dinner on now and will write more soon.

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