RA Journal/ first flare

Recently diagnosed in June. I am on 15 mg methotrexate and also taking hydroxychloroquine. I saw my rhuematologist this week and she is happy with my numbers trending down. My first RH factor was 3790 and then spiking to 3800 and my last blood work was 2270. She took me off the prednisone and I think i am having my first flare today. It's pretty isolated to my right hip. I'd like to keep track of my flares. Praying they'll be few and far between

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u/MerryReign — 11 days ago

Which loops

I am in the middle of a weeks long tinnitus flare. I've been hearing about the loops earplugs. There's so many to choose from. My hearing is really taking a hit this time. I wear hearing aids in my "bad ear" but forget to put them in occasionally

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u/MerryReign — 16 days ago

Can't download on app

When a book becomes available, I open the Libby app, which redirects me to Amazon. I stay signed in all the time, but it makes me try to log in. I enter my credentials, and it reverts back to the Amazon login screen. Is the app not compatible with Kindle or Android?

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u/MerryReign — 19 days ago

New to collagen peptides

I was recently diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. Looking into some more natural remedies, I am really interested in the collagen side of things. I'm also newly menopausal, so my skin is suffering there too. What are the do's and don'ts of using it? I purchased the powder (tasteless) and have been mixing it with water and trying to drink it fairly fast. I also read Vitamin C is great to take alongside it.

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u/MerryReign — 1 month ago

Dipping my toes

I'm in the very beginning stages of looking into becoming a TA. One article I was reading was boasting about Best Day Ever travel. Their start up cost for the better package which includes them helping with client referrals is $3000. Is this an industry standard?

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u/MerryReign — 2 months ago

Now that I'm educated (THC/CBD)/ Looking for topical recommendations

I have never been high and have always avoided anything with THC in the description. Reading into it further, I can see the lotions don't have that ability. I am recently diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis. I've tried some CBD cream from my esthetician, and it is somewhat helpful. Obviously, there is better stuff out there. The one I am using has a strong menthol smell, so I'd like to avoid that.

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u/MerryReign — 2 months ago

Really frustrated

The only thing that works is maps, and only if I enter the address while parked. I cannot connect any phone calls to my car. Replying to a text is impossible too. I keep getting a " phone is not responding notification". Have changed cords and restarted the phone, with the problem persisting. The car is 2018 Santa Fe. Phone is Galaxy S24U

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u/MerryReign — 2 months ago

St. Thomas departure times

Cruising on Icon next June. Do the departure times change or does Icon always leave early. I think our all aboard is 2 o'clock. Seems early compared to our other stops.

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u/MerryReign — 2 months ago

Questions about this excursion

We are a party of 5 adults and one 2-year-old. Three of the adults are interested in snorkeling at Trunk Bay. Two adults aren't snorkeling fans, so they'd stay beachside or on the boat during snorkeling time with the toddler. The age requirement is 6 years old, I'm guessing specifically for the snorkel portion. Will non-snorkelers and the toddler be able to go on this excursion?

I've also heard Trunk Bay has a very tight schedule for getting back on time, so most likely looking to book directly with RC.

u/MerryReign — 2 months ago

Have you done this?

We are definitely interested in some sort of nature excursion. This, along with the included beach break, ticks everybody's boxes. What beach do they stop at? We will be five adults traveling with a 2-year-old. I'd love to hear some feedback on this particular excursion.

u/MerryReign — 2 months ago
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I don't want to be high

Recently diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. I have an appointment with a specialist next month. A good friend works in a spa and got me some me some cbd cream. It's taking the edge off mildly. I have never been high so would like to stay away from any thing like that

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u/MerryReign — 2 months ago

Flying in a day ahead Miami vs Ft. Lauderdale

Cruising next June out of Miami. I thought we were all set to book the Hotel Intercontinental in Miami, but at $1k+ a room, it's crazy. I liked that it was within walking distance of Bayside Marketplace. Not planning to rent a car, so finding somewhere within walking distance in June is key. Maybe I need to consider other options for the night before. I would also entertain the Fort Lauderdale area. Traveling are 5 adults, 1 toddler.

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u/MerryReign — 2 months ago

Can someone help me decipher this

First time doing actual bloodwork for arthritis. This is very high from what I can tell. Nurse practitioner who i saw yesterday offered no notes with this lab result. I will follow up on Monday

u/MerryReign — 3 months ago
▲ 10 r/Thritis

I love the steroids

My doc has prescribed them for different reasons ar times. It always makes my whole body feel amazing. I know it's a rx that can't be taken all the time. I have a dr appointment coming up and I want to advocate for myself. My hands particularly have been very swollen in morning, mainly my left. I can barely make a fist until my alive kicks in. I also take turmeric which doesn't seem to make a big difference. Also recently started fish oil

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u/MerryReign — 3 months ago

Balcony dividers

I booked 3 rooms all next to each other. To do connecting was 3K more. We are category D4 on the Icon. Do the balcony dividers open at all if we want to hang out as a family in the evening

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u/MerryReign — 3 months ago

Where to start

I've been a hairdresser for the last 36 years. Lately it's really starting to affect my body. After working with a travel agent for our cruise next year I really loved the interaction and feel it would be a good fit as I get closer to retiring. I was doing a little research last night and saw about start up costs. How much does that usually run?

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u/MerryReign — 3 months ago

8 hours later and it's still burning

After suffering for too long, my eye doctor prescribed the generic Restasis. It's been hours, and honestly, it's worse than the dry eye. I tried keeping it in the fridge, with no help regarding the side effects.

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u/MerryReign — 3 months ago

Excursions with a 2 yr old

I found one to Magen's Bay that sounded perfect but the age requirement is 3. Is this beach walkable from the port? We're a year out from our trip and I'm really having anxiety I jumped the gun in reserving

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u/MerryReign — 3 months ago