tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755306646193146705.comments2014-06-25T15:04:19.826-04:00My Inside Voice Speaking OutRhondahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03129393501487235970noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755306646193146705.post-45848794488088626562012-01-13T20:27:27.781-05:002012-01-13T20:27:27.781-05:00Deb, I an understand because of the Holiday that i...Deb, I an understand because of the Holiday that it is something that you can't help remembering. I am not one for dates other than my immediate family's birth dates. Yet I remember the day that I woke up with the flu and figured give me a few days, week max and I would be back to normal. It was a long fight for diagnosis. The first Hashimoto's was in May sometime (can you tell not a Rhondahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03129393501487235970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755306646193146705.post-65158409983392906382012-01-13T19:47:34.190-05:002012-01-13T19:47:34.190-05:00I can't forget if I wanted to. I got my diagno...I can't forget if I wanted to. I got my diagnoses on New Year's Eve. Yup, my ra doc thought she would call me to give me the diagnoses via phone. Oh gheeeee....thanks. It was 14 years ago now. Nope, I can't forget if I want to. I ring in the New Year every year with this memory but I do try and look at it as a glass half full and I fill the rest with champagne to toast in the New YearDeb aka AbcsOfrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12619087592028571941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755306646193146705.post-80728331843386229292012-01-05T18:30:32.298-05:002012-01-05T18:30:32.298-05:00Deb,
Thanks for the feedback! I totally agree the...Deb,<br /><br />Thanks for the feedback! I totally agree there really couldn't be anything that somebody offered to do that I would be so very appreciative of! I too think I can still do it all myself and boy oh boy do I learn the hard way! It is so nice to have someone offer to do something otherwise I end up feeling like a burden by having to ask for help. Thanks so much for your comment!Rhondahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03129393501487235970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755306646193146705.post-2846913108470866562012-01-05T18:20:40.885-05:002012-01-05T18:20:40.885-05:00Wonderful blog post. Many great ideas for family a...Wonderful blog post. Many great ideas for family and friends to read and practice. Any bit of help is always welcomed on my part from anyone. I tend to be a type A personality and still try to do everything myself. So when anyone comes along and just does something....anything...without me having to ask...I so appreciate it.Deb aka AbcsOfrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12619087592028571941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755306646193146705.post-75597792760031772072012-01-03T17:04:46.097-05:002012-01-03T17:04:46.097-05:00No effective pain scale yet. I take pain meds also...No effective pain scale yet. I take pain meds also but can only take tramadol as I have severe allergies to narcotic pain meds. It is like shoveling you no what against the tide but it is all I can take...unfortunately. I use humor ALOT to deal with my pain. I also use ice and heat, music, topical creams and I try to take my mind off my pain in every way possible thru watching movies, reading, Deb aka AbcsOfrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12619087592028571941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755306646193146705.post-4002096802387922362011-12-30T14:20:48.249-05:002011-12-30T14:20:48.249-05:00Deb,
I hope you made the trip north safely and en...Deb,<br /><br />I hope you made the trip north safely and enjoyed Christmas with your very large family! I know what you mean about travel. I opt out of family trips and see it as a way to give my family a break from my illness. I know they would rather have me there but it is just too much. ((HUGS)) I hope next year to hear those same words from you "It will be my last trip north" I Rhondahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03129393501487235970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755306646193146705.post-45791005675701917852011-12-14T22:22:37.420-05:002011-12-14T22:22:37.420-05:00This year we are headed north. We have a large fam...This year we are headed north. We have a large family get together on Christmas Eve 30+ people. Christmas day is the same group. This will be one of my last if not my last trek north. I keep praying I can make this drive as it is a long one and I don't do long drives well anymore at all. And have you tried the motorized carts? It took me 11 years to finally give in and use one. They are greatDeb aka AbcsOfrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12619087592028571941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755306646193146705.post-19918306303787989982011-12-08T10:28:23.712-05:002011-12-08T10:28:23.712-05:00What a joy for the holidays! To see your son's...What a joy for the holidays! To see your son's confidence return. I have never had to home school my children but I have seen how teachers and administrators can rob children. I am not saying all teachers or administrators are bad but there are definately many out there. I have been blogging about all of our holiday/Christmas traditions. I also love this holiday and I always try to carry theDeb aka AbcsOfrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12619087592028571941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755306646193146705.post-57870848850133470992011-11-29T08:59:25.485-05:002011-11-29T08:59:25.485-05:00I had hypothyroidism for quite some time and I had...I had hypothyroidism for quite some time and I had many terrible side effects. But after 4 years of taking <a href="http://www.nutri-meds.com/" rel="nofollow">natural thyroid supplements</a>, i was able to manage my condition wellDiana Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16071185798552085409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755306646193146705.post-9905960588302135712011-11-18T18:04:45.697-05:002011-11-18T18:04:45.697-05:00how was their final day of public school?
bet the...how was their final day of public school?<br /><br />bet they were are so happy to not have to go back there again! <br /><br />I can't remember what I wrote (then lost) the last time, but I am soo happy for you and your family's newest journey of homeschooling<br /><br />you may get (or feel) frustrated until you find what works for your family, but you will find it!! have you thought Crazy Acres Rosehttp://crazyacres3.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755306646193146705.post-88749325329085401842011-11-13T19:36:58.829-05:002011-11-13T19:36:58.829-05:00ack! I had sent an comment that was sooo long, bu...ack! I had sent an comment that was sooo long, but I didn't get prompted to do the text code thingy afterwards.. I hope it goes through lolCrazy Acres Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16395692693868305774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755306646193146705.post-89473856716606631172011-11-13T19:30:44.846-05:002011-11-13T19:30:44.846-05:00Have you had a pneumonia shot? I think that is on...Have you had a pneumonia shot? I think that is one that you can get every 10 yrs or so.. but again, not sure how it affects someone taking the meds that you are taking. <br /><br />I read you blog here Rhonda, and I really wish I had some tips, or words of wisdom for you.. but as you know, I don't :( <br /><br />I am glad I stop by here as often as I do.. I was going to call you this Crazy Acres Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16395692693868305774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755306646193146705.post-12941838517161377172011-11-13T17:33:58.908-05:002011-11-13T17:33:58.908-05:00One of my nieces home schools. She has twins, age ...One of my nieces home schools. She has twins, age 8. She is degreed in early childhood education but decided to forgo the NC public schools where she is currently living. So far her children are doing wonderful. I hope it works out for your family as well as it has for them. The wonderful thing about home schooling is the many opportunities to do different and wonderful things that public school Deb aka AbcsOfrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12619087592028571941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755306646193146705.post-71729368324314022592011-11-13T17:27:54.274-05:002011-11-13T17:27:54.274-05:00Sending you warm wishes for a speedy recovery. Do...Sending you warm wishes for a speedy recovery. Do be careful because unfortunately once you get pneumonia once, you will be prone to it again. Did you let your rhuemie know what is going on? Maybe a prednisone pack if things get really bad for you in the next month. I just want you to know I am thinking of you, sending you as much get well energy as I can spare.Deb aka AbcsOfrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12619087592028571941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755306646193146705.post-7804484696371149092011-10-28T08:20:05.443-04:002011-10-28T08:20:05.443-04:00this was in the paper this morning.. another famil...this was in the paper this morning.. another family.. but this time the bully is hiding behind a computer, or at least *thinks* they are hiding behind a computer.. I'm sure they will find them..<br /><br />http://www.thestar.com/news/article/1077358--family-in-fear-after-death-threats-come-from-elementary-school?bn=1Rosehttp://crazyacres3.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755306646193146705.post-88814175199482218582011-10-27T21:02:06.937-04:002011-10-27T21:02:06.937-04:00Rhonda.. my heart breaks each time I read about c...Rhonda.. my heart breaks each time I read about children being bullied. <br /><br />We homeschool, and the one point I can't stress enough, is that when you do try... do not try to "keep up" to what the school does. Even take a year off, and "unschool", and see where that goes. We took a year off when we moved up here.. and Tyler didn't suffer any. I had to let Rosehttp://crazyacres3.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755306646193146705.post-56912670218321587282011-10-15T04:12:13.553-04:002011-10-15T04:12:13.553-04:00Keep the appointment you have scheduled with this ...Keep the appointment you have scheduled with this doc (I think you have an appointment...yes/no) and go for a second opinion at the same time. This way if you don't like the second doc you still have the appointment followup in 4 months with this doc. I agree that it sounds like you should have more being done. Metho does take awhile to kick in but in your case a tnf might be a better Deb aka AbcsOfrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12619087592028571941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755306646193146705.post-37733231457010286402011-10-05T16:27:44.725-04:002011-10-05T16:27:44.725-04:00I agree with you on both counts...supporting WAD a...I agree with you on both counts...supporting WAD anyway we can. And the Rheumatoid Patient Foundation is just getting started and needs all the help to launch it! I have done my part and would ask anyone that can afford even $5 to please help in this quest. Keep up the great work you are doing here!Deb aka AbcsOfrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12619087592028571941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755306646193146705.post-73333921275892714262011-10-04T20:07:17.498-04:002011-10-04T20:07:17.498-04:00Deb, Great idea's! I will see if we get any mo...Deb, Great idea's! I will see if we get any more replies over the next few days and then I will add your additions to the list. The more ideas the better :) I so very much enjoyed relaxing in a hot tub to sooth aching muscles..I miss it terribly!Rhondahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03129393501487235970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755306646193146705.post-20617437858133792932011-10-04T19:53:52.943-04:002011-10-04T19:53:52.943-04:00Lots of wonderful suggestions! I use an electric c...Lots of wonderful suggestions! I use an electric can opener and have from day one with my ra and I also own a jar opener. And like you, I would love one of those walk in tubs....ahhh...the joy of taking a bath again would be so lovely!Deb aka AbcsOfrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12619087592028571941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755306646193146705.post-9725576430512982182011-09-18T11:57:30.726-04:002011-09-18T11:57:30.726-04:00Rose,
I cannot thank you enough for trying to get...Rose,<br /><br />I cannot thank you enough for trying to get the word out there so that this invidible illnesses get the recognition they deserve. Not only that there are so many people suffering with no idea what is wrong with them. If Auto-Immune was more understood it would make the world of difference. Thank you for spreading the word. Now that I have changed to the injectable methtrexate it Rhondahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03129393501487235970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755306646193146705.post-46037179650730141252011-09-18T11:22:45.747-04:002011-09-18T11:22:45.747-04:00Rhonda.. I wish I could offer advice .. I have b...Rhonda.. I wish I could offer advice .. I have been sharing your link to this blog.. trying to spread the word on these conditions.. <br /><br />I've shared your link on sparkpage, and on my facebook page as well.. and I'm going to be doing a blogspot too. <br /><br />if I could remember my email addy for twitter, I would share it there too :S<br /><br />and each time I've asked Crazy Acres Rosehttp://crazyacres3.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755306646193146705.post-53039684100178005942011-09-16T13:22:02.577-04:002011-09-16T13:22:02.577-04:00Deb, Thanks for the warm welcome to the blogging c...Deb, Thanks for the warm welcome to the blogging community. I am finding it is a good place to express myself without worry that my friends and family will carry the burden of some of the knowledge if that makes any sense!<br /><br />You are so not alone with your Doctor issues. It really amazes and scares me the number of Dr's who do not trust or believe in their patients. I hope that you Rhondahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03129393501487235970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755306646193146705.post-87046168014792388892011-09-16T12:21:22.314-04:002011-09-16T12:21:22.314-04:00Ahhh, my experience with doctors. Well so much so,...Ahhh, my experience with doctors. Well so much so, I went ahead and wrote a blog...lol but true! Welcome to the blogging community. It is great to see you here and I look forward to reading more of your personal experiences and sharing this journey together. I am currently in search of an ra doctor here in my "new" town (been here for about two years). I did see one but not too Deb aka AbcsOfrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12619087592028571941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755306646193146705.post-86973971268150335382011-09-06T19:22:46.234-04:002011-09-06T19:22:46.234-04:00Hi again :D
I started searching for answers to wh...Hi again :D<br /><br />I started searching for answers to what Hashimoto's disease is, and I came across your blog. At first I was like "oh my.. there's someone else who has the exact same diagnosis as R has".. I was getting ready to send you an email telling you about this blog, .. then I started reading it, and clued in :S I'm getting slower in my old(er) age lol but I doCrazy Acres Rosehttp://crazyacres3.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com