I'm falling apart!

[Pinot's Mom]

Checking in for Psoriatic Arthritis...had for many years now, and I'm 51.

I have it all over my body; spine, neck, hands, knees, hips, shoulders, feet - as well as the lovely psoriasis that's the sister disease.

I take IV infusions of Remicade every eight weeks, it keeps me moving, but thank goodness for insurance. That stuff costs more than my salary. I have been on many different things over the years.

I feel your pain; literally. You CANNOT dwell on it, or it has won the battle. There are days I am so fatigued and in pain, but I can't fixate on those days, neither can you.

PM me if you need an arthritis-ridden shoulder.

Maggie

[momoffuzzyfaces]

I've been disabled with asteoarthritis since I was 45. I'm 61 now. Plus now I have fibromyalgia too. It sucks to be in pain every waking second so I try not to think about it any more than I have too. I was on high doses of Ibuprofen 2 to 3 times a day for years. Now my kidneys are paying for it.

My dr gave me Tramadol and I still keep it on hand but don't take it because it gives me a violent headache when I wake up. So mostly I take hydrocodone at night so I can sleep and ibuprofen in the mornings. I do have lots of inflammation so need that.

I have arthur in my knees, ankles, hands, wrists, lower back, back of my neck, hands and now it looks like it's taking aim on my right shoulder and arm. Thankfully it hasn't bothered my hips.

I also take glucosamine. I can't take the chondrin because it upsets my stomach.

I have been doing research on vitamins and arthritis. The main thing they suggest is the Omega 3 like in fish oils. I've tried that but it goes rancid on me before I finish the bottle so gave up on it for now and just try and eat fish a couple of times a week. Olive oil is also helpful used for cooking or on salads and things. And be sure to dring lots of water. It helps keep everying hydrated. I'm really bad about not drinking enough.

I am so glad I have my cats or I'd just crawl in bed and stay there. A bad thing to do is to give up.

We are all here for you should you need to chat about it. Sometimes that does help.

[lizbud]

Gosh you guys, Now I feel like a real wimp to sometimes complain about my creaky knees.
I guess I'm in pretty good shape for the shape I'm in.