The weather and my arthritis.

People keep asking me if the weather affects my arthritis and, to be honest, I have no idea. It has been wet at times in Aberdeen and dry at other times and I have noticed no difference - just the usual pain below my thumbs. I suspect that this is probably down to the steroids and that things may differ when I move on to my long term treatment.

On the subject of steroids, having started at a dose of 30 mg a day (6 tablets at once!) on the 28th of December, I am now down to 10mg per day. So far I have noticed very little difference although there has been the odd twinge or two in my shoulders. The plan before I see the rheumatologist is to first reduce my dose to 5mg a day and then nothing for a couple of days before the appointment. I am also not supposed to take any anti-inflammatories during the week leading up to the visit. I must admit that I am not looking forward to that.

Everything else carries on as before. I am still doing three days support for learning at Forehill - although last week was mainly covering classes - p2/1 and P2, not exactly a stage at which I am most comfortable. I survived and, more importantly, so did all the children.

On the plus side I have had a letter from a bank in Cyprus telling me that somebody with the same surname as me died ages ago and as the surnames match I am the heir to 25,500,000 euros. I may be able to afford to hire a ghostwriter for this blog in the future - although there is a very slight possibility that this may not be exactly kosher!

We have a festival in Ibiza coming up in April and today was spent organising flights and a couple of extra nights in Ibiza Town. Really looking forward to the festival and, of course, the heat.

We also managed a visit to the Prince of Wales, still one of the best pubs in Aberdeen, on Saturday and had some friends round in the evening - at least I am still able to socialise. The only problem now is what to watch on TV now that The Traitors is finished.

Things I no longer take for granted - squeezing the toothpaste out of the tube. This was really difficult when I was at my worst - no problem at the moment.

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Have a great week folks. 


Comments

  1. Nigel29 January 2024 at 09:46

    Pleased to hear you have come into some money. The beers are on you next time we meet.

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  2. Anonymous29 January 2024 at 09:57

    Glad things are not too bad for you at the moment. You can always share the money you’ve been left 😂 😂😂

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  3. Anonymous29 January 2024 at 10:24

    Steady as you go and yes, the warmer festival will be welcome. And I totally agree with Nigel!! Chris R

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  4. Sue29 January 2024 at 10:32

    If you need something to watch Fool me Once on Netflix is excellent

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