I understand pop tarts are like the worst thing you can eat…but I like to eat a lightly burnt pop tart from time to time. They are expensive. Increased in price. I opened the pack and could tell immediately a significant shrinkage. And I’m kind of pissed about it. After this box I’m boycotting pop tarts- for my health is good- but not even for that- but for this bullshit
Hello all,
This is my first post after studying this forum when my Dr suggested I might have rheumatoid arthritis.
In a nut shell I’ve always struggled with exhaustion, I could push through- but over the last year and half I’ve taken a downward spiral of severe debilitating exhaustion, widespread pain and stiffness- along with all of drs appts, bloodwork, X-rays, and the works.
I started with a limp in my left, my first Dr go X-rays saw I had ankylosis on my spine (she said no worries I could’ve been born with it) but sent me to neurosurgery found i have herniated discs in my neck and lower back…ok PT helped with my leg. Then came the nerve pain and stiffness. I was given a new primary, got scans with neurology, make sure I didn’t have an ischemic attack. Got injections in my back (not helpful, I found acupuncture better, at least for my nervous system anyway)
Saw the hemotologist- irons good, thyroids good. But I start getting utis and kidney infections more often.
Almost two years later and I can hardly move or function. I’m a delivery driver and have given up all leisure activities to just barely keep up with home and work. I’m ready to quit. Finally, see the rheumatologist, he says he sees and hears RA, I get blood work and ultrasounds. Nothing is showing up I guess, but he said physical tests and cues can say otherwise. I was hesitant with HCQ because of the possible retinal side effects- but I agreed because I’m suffering and don’t know what else to do. I feel like I’m falling apart and the seams and could just sleep forever and it wouldn’t be enough. I’m slowly growing depressed, and defeated, and misunderstood. I will be turning 39 this month and I shouldn’t feel this way. He also prescribed prednisone so Im hoping that will help at least for now until we get more answers. I already wear glasses so I’m still not sure if i want to keep taking the HCQ. Ive change my diet to limit sugar, but I hardly eat- I tried Cymbalta, it dint help, I felt it actually made my brain fog worse, (the withdrawals were not great ) - I feel like I’m just throwing shit at the wall to see what sticks. Even going to look into parasite cleanses or something. I don’t know.
I have a sleep study tomorrow, and maybe she can help me. I don’t know what do if this doesn’t help me. Or where to turn. I’ve see everyone. And I just want to give up. But I’m here and trying. I just want to be able to live a day to day life without feeling like I’m going by to collapse, over sleeping or struggling to move. If you read this all, thank you for being patient and understanding, and than you do letting me share.