Decisions, decisions. Kinda makes my brain hurt 
Now I remember what happened with used tea bags…I recall my mom putting soggy tea bags on my eyes when I was very young and had Pink Eye. Fifty+ years later and I don’t have Pink Eye…I guess it worked!!
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Hey my knee MRI looked awful and I am seeing a Orthopedic doctor this week!!! Yay!!! Winning!!
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Hello Hello!!! I had a great time reading everyone’s posts.
Tea: I love it. Drink it all the time. My favorite is Harney and Sons Tea. Wonderful tea. Earl grey is my favorite followed closely by 5 other blends. I am more of a dark, hair on your chest kind of drinker.
Things have been good on the PsA front. I am on Tremfya now with a low dose of MTX. Seems to be doing the job. I did injure my IT band on the right leg. Working with PT to help the issue. My foot problems continue on my right foot (the one that was in a boot for so long) and I know that foot surgery is in my future. When, I dont know. Trying to hold off.
I just ended the 2nd most stressful period of my life. My grandmother died unexpectedly. She was my mother and best friend. My real mother and I do not get along. It broke me in two. For the past few months I have been helping my grandfather prepare to move in with my mother in TN. Pack his house, and prepare it for listing (for sale). So I have been driving back and forth from Texas to Florida every few weeks. 10 hours of driving one way. I am glad to report he is moved and doing well. Now I need to do some major resting. I think my body is still twitching with everything I put it through the last 7 months.
Happy spring and cheers to everyone!!
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I’m so sorry that you’ve been through such a stressful period. It must be such a relief that your grandfather is all settled in now, and you can refocus your attention on yourself.
Foot surgery. . . . Ugh. I hope to never have foot surgery again, but I feel like it’s in the almost guaranteed category. The funny thing is that the surgery that I actually had was (at most) indirectly related to the PsA. It was for a broken metatarsal that wouldn’t heal. And then to remove the hardware when it broke 5 months later. Now that foot is doing beautifully, and the other foot is in the awful category. I just sent a message to my foot doctor titled “Stupid right foot”
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I’m so sorry your grandmother died and you and grandfather had to sort everything out. So I wanted to give you a big hug. xx
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Thanks @Stoney. Yes I am very happy that he is settled and now I can work on de stressing and getting my health in better shape.
I also have a stupid right foot but not as troublesome as yours. I worry that surgery will just make it worse or stay at the same pain level. Next step is an MRI of the foot to see what is really going on. I have overgrowth of the bones. So we are concerned something is being pinched and therefor not getting blood or nerves are pinched. Who knows. I am mostly scared of the unknown but I know in the long run I will face it and have my foot fixed.
Thanks @Poo_therapy. I’ll take that hug! Its been a long 7 months but things are looking better. I offered to have him move in with me but honestly I am glad he is with my mom. I have two sisters who live nearby as well, so there are plenty of people to help. If he was with me, it would just be me. He’s not in the best health and has kidney/diabetes issues. I’m not sure I could support him and myself, plus my own small family.
I’m blessed with a super smart schnauzer partner. I’m trying to teach him lots of voice commands and the names of equipment so I don’t have to jog as far. Still in early stages. I love those 2 hours a week at Dog club. Nobody knows me pre psa. And there are a lot of older folk moving slow… I forget I’m sick for awhile.
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That sounds nice! We are considering a new dog since our Corgi passed last year. I’m not sure I can manage a puppy! So we shall see. I would like my son to have a dog and I need one to keep the squirrels out of my garden. Something medium sized so it can travel with us.
My Freddie arrived at the same time as PsA hit me suddenly and from nowhere. He was 8 weeks old and very bouncy lab puppy. It was tough but now I have a ‘helper’ dog. And the sweetest thing is that he taught himself everything. He knows I’m scared of mud so sticks to my side if we hit any in case I need his help to steady myself. If I fall down I truly struggle to get up, so he stands there solid as a rock so I can grab him to pull myself up. And he’ll willingly tow me up hills. He makes me laugh every day and better still ensures I get out everyday regardless. Out of everything he truly has been the best thing PsA wise frankly. And he does cuddles.
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They’re so smart and looking to please!
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Aw!!! Now there is a good dog!!!
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