I love this post. It suits me to a T. My rheumatoid arthritis is just such a disease. I don't "look sick". But I may have a hard time walking, especially after getting out of a vehicle. I will use the handicap stall in the ladies room, so that I can hold the handrails to … Continue reading The Spoon Theory
Tag: Rheumatoid Arthritis
Coping with RA on the Homestead
I have Rheumatoid arthritis. I was diagnosed in 2000, but I probably had it long before that. It flared dramatically after having Lyme's disease. It's difficult working full time with RA, and the homestead work is no exception. Sore joints in the morning, limited movements, and swollen joints all inhibit what I feel like doing. … Continue reading Coping with RA on the Homestead