I feel fine - really

 At the weekend I met somebody I hadn't seen for ages and she asked me how I was. When I answered that I was fine she said, "Really?"

Yes really - I feel totally fine - except for some twinges at the base of my thumbs BUT all of this is down to the steroids which, unfortunately, is not a long term solution. That will, hopefully, come when I see the rheumatologist on the 14th of February.

I was also speaking to an ex nurse at the weekend who said that it was possible that I could have had the rheumatoid arthritis for a while but not noticed it until it flared up in November/December. Something else to ask the specialist when I see him/her.

My grandson was two on Saturday and he was totally spoiled with all the presents he got - although he probably would have been happy with the balloons - oh, and Mr Potato Head which he played with for ages.

I'm working four days this week although I am spending very little time on support for learning. I have/will be covering classes consisting of P1s and P2s - not exactly my favourite age group. I'll cope! I never seem to notice the twinges when I am working - possibly because my mind is on other things.

Things I won't take for granted again - Driving. It was painful at times with turning my head round to the right a problem. There were a couple of days when I probably shouldn't have driven. It's fine at the moment and hopefully it will stay like that for a while.

I've tried playing around with the comments setting if anyone would like to post a comment.

I really would appreciate it if you could share this to whoever.

I'm back to my original font - not many comments but more negative than positive.

Have a good week.

Cheers

Rob

Comments

  1. Anonymous23 January 2024 at 09:52

    I enjoy reading about your journey. I suffer with arthritis but apparently it’s not rheumatoid. However I really struggle with my fingers. They are quite misshapen and I struggle when writing. We have to keep positive and keep saying we can do it.

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  2. Anonymous23 January 2024 at 10:01

    Looks like I can comment now so well done for sorting that!
    You seem to keep yourself busy and you're not giving up the the things you love like teaching and festivals as well as raising the off glass or two. I'm interested to see what you are offered after the steroids and hope you continue to enjoy doi g what you love.
    Take care
    Christine T

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  3. Sue Punshon23 January 2024 at 10:31

    Thanks for sharing this and hopefully you will have a positive way forward when you see the specialist .Take care xx

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  4. Nigel Plant23 January 2024 at 10:36

    Let’s hope the specialist can offer something that will give long term relief.

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  5. Anonymous24 January 2024 at 12:47

    Enjoying your updates, have fun with P1 and P2 😆

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    1. Debra Sherriffs24 January 2024 at 12:48

      Just realised you can add your name !

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