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Gene Blaha
Posted Friday, July 24, 2009 3:26 PM


 

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I just found this site and already I am so greatful. I have been reading this thread for awhile and it's the first time I have laughed so much in months. I don't have RA but I do have OA all thro-out my body. so I can completly understand all of the jokes.

Ya'll Keep laughin, cause it's the only thing gonna get us through this.

Have a pain free day. Gene

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Carlie Andrews
Posted Monday, August 17, 2009 3:55 PM


 

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U Might have RA if the lady walking in front of you down the hall is "click-clacking" because of her high heels, and you are "click-clacking" because of your joints.

This is my favorite part of this discussion board because it's great to know others "share the pain".  Thank you!

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Aprilfreelance
Posted Monday, August 17, 2009 8:13 PM


 

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You might have RA if you drop something on the floor and stand there looking forlorn for however long it takes the next person to walk in the room and pick it up for you.

Age 36, Dx May 2009, waiting to start new meds after bad experience with Plaquenil.

The Bible in a nutshell: First half - be nice to God; second half - be nice to people.
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Bette44
Posted Friday, August 21, 2009 4:01 PM


 

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U might have RA if, on the day your scheduled to give blood to verify you have RA, your flaring so bad you can't make yourself get dressed and drive all the way across town to the lab, you're just too tired and hurt too bad, so you wait until the next day when you feel better and, of course, then your labs do not show the inflammation!

Bette

God bless and keep you,
Bette

Current DX: Inflammatory Ostearthritis (apparently this is not an oxymoron), IBS, Fibro.
Current Meds & what they are for: Plaquinil (arthritis)Triamterene/Hctz (decrease water retention), Dicyclomine (IBS), Ropinirole (Restless Leg), Lexipro (AntiDepressant), Allopurinol (Uric Acid Reducer), Lortab (Pain), Flexiril (Muscle spasms), Savella (Fibromyalgia), Omeprazole DR (decrease stomach acid), Naproxen Sodium (Anti-inflammatory), Omega 3 Fish Oil (anti-inflammatory), Super B-Complex, Concentrated Black Cherry (Uric Acid Reducer).

 

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Polly Sue
Posted Monday, August 24, 2009 3:56 PM


 

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This is right in line with what I am feeling today! Very funny stuff!
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Amanda From the North
Posted Tuesday, August 25, 2009 1:22 PM


 

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You might have RA if your joints give a more accurate forecast than the weatherman.
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Patricia (Patty) Rheinsmith
Posted Tuesday, August 25, 2009 10:17 PM


 

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Gee, I thought I was the only one that had thoughts like this.  I guess I am having normal RA diagnosis denial reactions and it has been 2 years!  I miss all the things I can't do any more, just simple every day things.  I am only 50 years old and I feel older than my 72 year old Mother.
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Ruth13
Posted Thursday, August 27, 2009 2:55 AM


 

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I'm a newbie, too! Great to see everyone keeping a sense of humor!

U might have RA if:

you pick up your mail and throw it in the ever-growing pile because it hurts to open the stupid envelopes.

you have to put a new toilet in and you buy the highest one you can find so you don't have to go down as far to sit
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Linda Moore
Posted Saturday, September 05, 2009 11:59 AM


 

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I haven't laughed this hard in six months.  This site has become my new best friend. 

But you might have RA if you found joints that hurt that you didn't know you had.

Thanks again and I am now putting us in my favorites.  Keep this humor going because I think it has helped me already.

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michellez
Posted Wednesday, September 09, 2009 6:44 PM


 

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That is very funny! Makes me laugh. Funny thing is I have been having trouble asking my church to put me on their prayer request list- because I don't know where to start first. Do I explain RA to them- seems like few people really know what on earth it is. And I look ok to people. But it is a lie. What they see on the outside is not really whats going on. I have been hiding it for almost a year. This is crazy!!
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Cynthiadew
Posted Friday, September 11, 2009 8:11 PM


 

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Two observations from the last week:

I have two and a half shelfs in the freezer full on ice packs of varioius and shapes.  All have a specific body part they are intended for.  What is sad and pitiful is that this space would be better used for ice cream.

That sometimes it just does pay to try to fix the shirt you have on.  Even when the shirt is inside out and you are getting a spinal nerve block  You try to get the shirt on right, but notice at lunch you put it on backwards.  At least it was right side out.

Cynthia

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PetPeeve
Posted Friday, September 18, 2009 10:23 PM


 

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If you think the little foil tops on yogurt containers were put on earth by Satan
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jennifer popejoy
Posted Saturday, September 19, 2009 12:51 AM


 

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You might have RA if your S year old asks if you want her to open the yourgt...and does
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jennifer popejoy
Posted Saturday, September 19, 2009 1:29 AM


 

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You are seriously considering taking up your 4 year old offer to change the babys diaper.lol I didn't let her do it.
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Bryan York
Posted Saturday, September 26, 2009 12:28 AM


 

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Frankenstien shuffle!! You nailed that one!!
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Bekah M
Posted Saturday, September 26, 2009 1:52 AM


 

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I just recently found this out..You know you have RA when you get netflix and literally have had the time to watch over 100 movies in two weeks..!





Plaquenil 600mg., Metoprolol 200mg.,, Hydrocodone 10/500, Elavil 100mg, Lisinopril 20mg,Ativan, Omega Complex, Milk Thistle
Primary Lupus and SecondaryRA, Fibromyalgia/CFS, Raynauds, Sjogrens...
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KittyCat
Posted Tuesday, September 29, 2009 2:20 AM


 

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 I am new to this site, and I have PsA (finally diagnosed 2 1/2 years ago), so I can really appreciate what everyone is saying.  This is a fantastic site, and I'm willing to add my 2 cents.

U might have RA if...

...You have a collection of easy-open bottle tops and caps.

...Your co-workers ask how many spoons you have left.

...You have had so much fun reading all of these comments, you've lost track of time, your hand is frozen on the mouse (only the index finger works), and you're stuck in the chair!

Thank you so much for this great site.  It sure makes coping with all this stuff a little easier!

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Caren Smith
Posted Monday, October 05, 2009 11:27 PM


 

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You know you have RA:
When you have to teach yourself how to use differing fingers to use the touchpad, like a mouse, only flat, on your computer
***Yes, I did a jig when I rcvd my handicapped placard...yeah, buddy, we
rocking, we're going....
Your family looks around when you ascend the stairs for bed not understanding the nodules on the bottoms of your feet are what is making that rythamatic thud noise... (and you let them think it's a ghost...)
You put your bra on backwards and turn it around cause it's either that or the mardi Gra look...
You grab the collar of your dog for help to get you up the last few feet of hillside to level ground.
You have two differing pain killers; One for I hurt and the other for OMG, I did way too much yesterday....
When cleaning up the recyclable cans the dogs 'clean' out for you, You kick them all in the same 'reachable' area. On bad days, with something nearby to help with the 'rise' part.
You gauge how heavy anything is by the weight of a gallon of milk. Cat, groceries, UPS med box, etc.
Slip on shoes are almost all you wear;every thing else hasn't laces.
You have all the local kids convinced the nodules on your elbows are your attempt at growing another elbow....
Your body PAINFULLY SLAMS FYIs about RA when you arrive at an appt, after an hours drive and try to exit the car quickly.....yeah, right!
Wonderful to hear someone takes in old horses. Just put down old TB mare that was so horribly neglected. had a wonderful last year with us. She had the yes that said she so appreciated raiding the hay pile, the extra grain she would have all to herself......Old lab/akita has asprin every morn.
the funnies are great. Glad to see humor. Where in the world do they sell an electric jar opener? diag RA in 01. have enbrel in frig and am now on sinponi. Home for enbrel needed. DRs say no but too expensive for my tight self to throw out.
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Stacey McNeal
Posted Sunday, October 11, 2009 12:35 PM


 

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In the words of my husband...Are you really sick, or is it just your RA?
Arggghhh!
I love the sloth comment...
Just got my handicap parking permit two days ago. The kids gave me crap about using it for the first time at the grocery store. Turns out there were no reserved spots left anyway. I had to park out in the back 40...about half an hour into the shopping trip my step-daughter asks, "Why are you hunched over the cart?" "I need a handicap parking permit...for inside the store...I hurt bad..." She actually asked me, "Why? What did you do?"
Arggghhh!
I was diagnosed 4 years ago for Criminy Sake!

Has anyone tried Crocks for foot pain? I have two pairs of Teva sandals, but for severe foot pain, I head to my crocks...four pairs in different colors...got 'em for nursing, but no longer work the floor. Great for pedal vasculitis and general exacerbations.

I'm glad to hear that I'm not the only one who fantasizes about having a "real" chronic illness...Just so that people will actually recognize that I'm actually sick and in pain... It's a relief to hear from others that think and feel similarly.
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zercath valsarth
Posted Tuesday, October 13, 2009 4:17 PM


 

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nice great site , really recomend it
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