Yesterday I went to water aerobics. I was feeling so good that I decided to take my dogs to a swimming hole. The water was cold. I was stupid and wore thongs - and I fell - twisted ankles - then I fell a couple times on rocks in the water. Then I was scooting down from a large rock in the middle of the creek and I lost it. Scraped my butt up good. This morning I got a call at 8 from hubby. Wow, was I feeling it. I am all bruised up and cut up. Things sure have changed since RA. This is an easy swimhole that I used to go to all the time. Now I am constantly falling and getting beat up. Today is shot because of yesterday and I am bummed. I had a good RA cry this morning over how things have changed and the uncertainties of my future. RA sure has laid some head trips on me. I feel like I might be going into a flare. That is a huge bummer as I have been doing so well lately. I can barely walk. I am so tired of having to be careful all the time for fear of a flare or injury. There is my vent. I contacted my EAP, employee assistance program today to go see a counselor again. I am really feeling the depression coming on. RA is not for sissies
It is so tough to come to grips with the changes we have to make now. It's ok to have that vent and that cry. I tend to do it on a weekly basis..lol. I hope you are not going into a flare but just feeling bad from yesterday. Maybe you will be back to "normal" in a few days.
Hoping you feel better soon.
This hasn't been a good month for bums. Didn't your hubby get scratched up on his way to call you? And then there's been our thread about butts.
When I read your first line all I could think about was the link someone posted here with the 2 ladies on the beach in their bikini thongs! Then I realized your mean the kind on your feet.
I have to admit, when I first read "thong", I was picturing you in a bikini thong falling on the rocks. I thought...man is she brave!..lol. Then I realized what you meant. :D
Well that was a crappy day you had Roxy. I'm sure it's made your butt pain even worse than it has been. Hope you're feeling better soon.
On the lighter side of things, you and Brett now have matching butts TGIt is so up and down. Things can be smooth as silk, then bam. People get hurt with or without RA. I think it is just a reminder that you need to take it easy, no matter how good you feel. I get mad when I can't turn my wrist, let alone jump in a creek. I am learning to let things go, slowly but surely. Hang in there.
Thanks you guys. I forget about matching bums. That makes me feel a bit better - lol. Me in a thong - YOU GOT TO BE KIDDING
Arizona, I have promised myself, I will never stop jumping in a creek or a lake. The one place where I feel I can move is in water. I almost feel normal and nature really nurtures me. I just need my hubby home to hold my hand. I miss him so much - I think it is contributing to my ra Depression. 2 months since I have seen him. This is tough ! Our aniversary is next month
Where I live they have people going around photographing people who have applied or people who are on
disability. I was approached once and offered big bucks to
photograph my neighbor who had applied for workman's comp and
disability. I did not do it, but there could be someone doing the
same to you and thinking that if you can go frolicking around in the
brooks with your dogs, that you can work. I suppose each state
has it's rules and I would think that CA has strict rules. Just a
word of caution Rox.
Take care Roxy.
Luv, Justme
Yep...I have read about that very same thing....be careful. Besides, you should not be swimming alone it is dangerous.
Roxy, sorry to hear your bruised your bum and are generally bummed. The problem is you need a big dose of Brett. Yes, get some Brett.
Honestly, do be careful. I keep spilling things. I don't know if it's my shoulder or what because I am generally clumsy. A week ago I spilled mushroom soup over me and some poor stranger in front of my boss and one of the directors. Then, this week, I dumped the entire cup of coffee and the convenience store. And, today, I turned my lunch completely upside down. Thank goodness the lid stayed on.
Yes, one more ungracious thing we deal with. Muscles and bones don't react like they used to even from day to day.
Maybe you could get you and Brett matching PIB shirts.
When does he come home again? Two months is forever.
Roxy, I'm sorry to hear that you aren't feeling well. But then again with your Brett being gone for 2 months will make you feel down. Hope he comes home soon.
About a year ago a woman came to my house & asked if I knew the people that lived a few houses down from me. I told her no. She said she was from an ins. co. & that a neighbor had reported that the man was outside cutting his lawn and did I ever see that. I told her no. Which I hadn't. So you be careful. You might be enjoying a good day and someone snap your picture. Some people are just nasty like that.
Trisha And, not only that Rox, if you should have to go to the clinic or Dr.
and they saw the bruises and asked what you did , there is no way that
they would sign a disability form. They are much more careful
now. I think we all go overboard on a "good feeling" day.
Kinda fun isn't it? LOL Thanks you guys. Deanna, I am glad you mentioned the spilling things. I was wondering if that was ra related. Since I get sick I keep spilling things, dropping things, and breaking things
Thanks you guys for the advice but my swimming holes are "secret" swimming holes. One of the benefits of being a ranger all these years
PS Crunchy/Justme, I have been backpacking, camping, hiking, swimming in rivers and creeks alone my whole life. I like being alone in nature (with my dogs) I think backpacking is out. I still plan on trying some camping again, I did a few times last summer, lighter hikes and swim in less trecherous waters
Sometimes, I skip the pain pills and replace them with something very distracting. Of course, I zone in on things that I love. But it gives me some relief. Other times, I will just rest and try and ignore the pain. Changing the routine of it helps me. Waiting a bit longer, skipping one, doing something I love. I think you would do so much better being with Brett though. This seems to really drag at you. Gee, now I miss him too. He sounds wonderful.
Please be more careful Rox and I agree with the others. You need
a good dose of Brett! And I bet that Brett needs an equal dose of
Roxy.
Hang in there girl.
Luv, Justme with a hug~~
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