It’s a go

Ok, everything is set and my surgery date will be April 27th. They will be doing my left knee first. My right knee is actually a bit worse, but doesn’t hurt as much as my left knee. My rheummy said it was because the right one is more chronic whereas the left one is still [...]

This and That

For one month my medication costs were just under $1600. With my new insurance, I only paid $6.25. Enbrel is the biggest expense. It runs a little $1500 a month, but I now only pay $3.1o. It’s still hard to get used to. Also, I’m almost out of visits from my home health physical therapist. My right [...]

Rheumatoid Arthritis and Jail-Discrimination in Action

I believe I was detained in unnecessarily cruel conditions as a result of being discriminated against because of my physical disabilities. Thursday, I turned myself in because I had two old minor traffic violation tickets. I decided to take care of it and scheduled an appointment to turn myself in because I could not afford [...]

Rheumatoid Arthritis and Dieting IV

Ok, I’m aware that this is hardly worth posting. But I am excited. I have been pretty much sticking to a diet. And while I have still not lost any weight, I finally stopped gaining!!!!!! Which is huge. I’m so glad to be almost rid of this evil foul horrible medicine. Damn it for being so [...]