I don't talk about it much here, but I have rheumatoid arthritis. When I was put off work by my doctor and refered to a rhuematologist, I started working very hard to lose weight.
I lost over 40 pounds, then two of the medicines I was on for the RA caused me to gain it back, and quickly. I've been trying again, but I'm so depressed over the weight gain.
I'm working so hard again at it, but I can't seem to work past the meds and lose weight. I wonder if I need to talk to my regular doc about it and work out a diet and exercise plan. I'm frustrated because with RA, it's very important that I get that stress off my joints.
RA can cause awful deformities. I don't want that. I couldn't funcion if I couldn't make art and work with my fibers. I want to set a good example for my daughter when it comes to weight loss, self esteem, and the image the media presents of the ideal woman. A lot to think about.
