This is a post that I have been putting off for quite a while.
RA has not been kind to me this year, actually starting late last year. I switched meds hoping for a miracle drug to come help me ... that didn't happen. I have adjusted my eating, I still walk everyday and do some light weights when possible. I have cut way back on soft drinks (my single vice that I still have) and drink mostly water and vegetable juice now. All for nothing, I continue to struggle and haven't rode over 1000 miles all year long. Truthfully, probably closer to about 600 miles. I sold one bike in September and I now have my only bike left for sale.
I felt this day was coming so I plunged myself back into photography early this spring to have something to occupy my mind and time. Riding has been a huge part of my life since I was 10. While photography has worked to some degree, it sure doesn't take the place of getting away from everything on a bike for 5 or 6 hours. Strangely I am semi-okay with selling my bike and moving on.
Now for the next stage ... I am struggling to survive at work as well. So much so that I am starting to look in to disability. I have a rheumatologist appointment next week and will talk further with my doc about it and the possibility of another med doing more for me. I will also have a guest post by Deanna Power, she works with Disability Benefits Help and can offer some insight into how to apply for disability.
I am in the early stages of starting a photography blog or maybe converting this blog to photography, not sure yet ... still kicking it around for now. I truly hope that all of you are doing good in the fight against RA. It's not easy, it's not fun but we must continue on!