I felt really good today. No significant pain or stiffness earlier in the day and only a little bit tonight because I'm tired. We had a huge storm this morning so that's surprising, I guess my RA doesn't predict the weather so well after all.
The day started with my little girl growing up. She has been trying to feed her 
food to me when she is done eating. She previously threw her extra food in her brother's high chair so this is an improvement. She offered me a piece of banana this morning, and then said "mo?" which means "more?" I'm always encouraging them to ask "more?" because their preference is to scream at the top of their lungs when they want more food. So I took another piece of banana from her little banana-covered hand and when I did, my little girl clapped for me! She was so proud of her mommy learning something new!
The day ended with my little guy growing up too. He took his first steps. Three unsteady, uncertain steps all on his own before he collapsed giggling in my lap.
It was a great day.
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Jennie
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September 09, 2008 at 8:17 PM
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Congratulations on a good day (Wow!Even with a storm) and for appreciating the important things in life such as our little ones.
Cathy
Glad to hear you had a good day.
Hi,
I have a dear friend who has been living with RA for over 20 years.
She was in great shape until this past year. She is suffering from depression, because of the pain.
She has monthly infusions, but they seem to be wearing off earlier each month.
I wish I could take her pain away from her, but I know I cannot. What do you recieve from others that makes you feel comforted when the pain is too much to bear?
Much thanks,
Jeanette
Hi Jeanette,
If your friend is suffering from depression she needs to seek treatment for that in addition to treating her RA. I would encourage her to talk to her doctor, either her primary doctor or her rheumatologist. It's common I am sure, to feel depressed and to suffer from clinical depression when going through what she is going through, but depression itself causes pain so she has more than just RA pain to deal with.
If you can, try to be there for her to talk to and find some way to make her smile or laugh, and get her mind off of her troubles for a while. That might be the best thing you can do for her.
I think the best thing I've received is an understanding ear and a great big hug.
Jennie
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