Happy Holidays everyone. Wow! How this month has flown by. As I am certain all of you have been hustling and bustling hither and yon preparing for the holidays, so have the Osburns. All the while, I am keeping myself active while silently fighting my RA monster. Although I have had several days of pain and fatigue, I remain in the Holiday spirit.
I absolutely enjoy this time of year. The music, the holiday decor, the egg nog, more egg nog...I digress. I am not one to make resolutions, however, I, here and now, intend to increase my presence on this blog. It is my
Christmas wish for all of you to enjoy a blessed holiday and may Santa bring all of you many gifts. Most importantly, may the Spirit of the season bring ALL of us Peace!
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Motivation to write...
Hello all! I hope this finds all of you doing well. So far, this week I feel great. Save for the early morning aches and knee pain. This usually subsides within 2-3 hours after I get moving. Along with my morning coffee. I really have nothing to rant about thus far. However, the week is still young. Haha!
I am learning that with RA, everyday is different. One you may feel like going for a walk/jog and another you want to lye on the couch and shut the world out. Maybe, my attitude this week is also sparked by the fact this is the Christmas season. I absolutely enjoy this time of year.
Back to RA issues. Last week I participated, per the coaches request, in my son's basketball practice. Nothing like a good ole scrimmage with a middle school team. Geesh! It was amazing watching these boys play their scrimmage. Since their first practice this season all of them have progressed. And, they are Faaaaast! I had alot of fun. And my son had a blast defending his dad. However, it took me two days to recuperate.
I have decided to increase my presence on this blog. Cheers and see you soon!
I am learning that with RA, everyday is different. One you may feel like going for a walk/jog and another you want to lye on the couch and shut the world out. Maybe, my attitude this week is also sparked by the fact this is the Christmas season. I absolutely enjoy this time of year.
Back to RA issues. Last week I participated, per the coaches request, in my son's basketball practice. Nothing like a good ole scrimmage with a middle school team. Geesh! It was amazing watching these boys play their scrimmage. Since their first practice this season all of them have progressed. And, they are Faaaaast! I had alot of fun. And my son had a blast defending his dad. However, it took me two days to recuperate.
I have decided to increase my presence on this blog. Cheers and see you soon!
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving to all my family and friends, as well as, my new friends through RA. I am truly blessed
to have you all. Thank you.
to have you all. Thank you.
Sunday, November 21, 2010
Remicade...
Greetings to all. I posted this a few weeks ago, however, I wish to re-post again. In two weeks I will be discussing Remicade infusions with my Rheumatologist. I am asking for input from anyone whom may or may have been on Remicade. I could list a hundred questions here but there isn't enough space. Let me know what you think of this treatment. Thank you.
Sunday, November 7, 2010
Friday, October 29, 2010
Remicade or not to remicade...
...that is the question. Cheers my fellow RAers! I went for my regular rheumy follow-up yesterday. He began discussing the possibility of beginning treatment with Remicade, a TNF blocker. Are any of my fellow RAers currently receiving Remicade treatments? If so, I am open to your comments. Peace!
Sunday, October 24, 2010
Motivation and Inspiration.
Since my last post a week ago, I have been living life and dealing with weird fluctuations in pain. At the start of my week, the pain and inflammation in my knees from osteoarthritis was almost unbearable. Especially during the morning. I would wake up during the night, hurting, moving from side to side in search of a comfortable spot while wanting to cry. Yes, I am man enough to say, I truly felt like crying. I did not.
Because I was not about to let my monster (RA) have control over me. I would wake up, take my meds (my morning cocktail of methotrexate, prednisone and folic acid) and eat breakfast. I must admit, for the purpose of this article, I have not been too motivated to go for my usual walk. Shame on me, right? I have had trials and tribulations in life, yes, as we all have. Like most of you, I feel I am in my most fiercest fight of all. A fight, which intends on a daily basis, to remind me how great this battle will be and to remind me it is here
to stay. Maybe so, as I said, RA will not control me.
I have a life inwhich I intend to live. I have a wonderful family which supports and loves me.
Over the past two years, I have persevered through a myriad of health issues ranging from systemic joint pain/inflammation (hint,hint), anemia, weight loss of 40 pounds (December, 2008), being tested for cancer (results being negative), a plethora of blood tests, cultures, biopsies, CT Scans, etc. Being hospitalized for a staph infection from a bronchoscope (March, 2009) and leading up to a near death experience after a surgical procedure (video-assisted thoracotomy) inwhich I lost 2 liters of blood from a hemothorax. All of this leading up to my diagnosis of RA in August. I digress.
As the week progressed, my pain became an ache. I have been feeling better this weekend and the knee pain feels more like having a rock in my knees. I have noticed myself walking with a little less stiffness and soreness. Although, standing and sitting for long periods still hurts.
My attitude has improved greatly too. Earlier in the week, I felt a sense of loneliness, isolation and alot of anger. I caught myself asking "me", one question; " Why me?" Why not me?
So, my question to all of you is what motivates and inspires you? Me? Since 2008, I have had a spiritual reawakening. The foundation of my soul has been shaken. My faith, as a result, has grown favorably. Although, I had a deep, religious upbringing, questions which echoed in my mind throughout my life were answered.
Music inspires and motivates me. I find inspiration through reading and my own writing as well. The writings of Dr. Wayne Dyer have given me inspiration, enlightened myself to my true self and potential. Even through the face of adversity.
My ultimate source of motivation and inspiration, my family. My wife has been my rock throughout this ordeal. My children fill me with the strength and courage to face each day despite how I may feel and to live each day to the fullest. I bid you peace and good health.
Because I was not about to let my monster (RA) have control over me. I would wake up, take my meds (my morning cocktail of methotrexate, prednisone and folic acid) and eat breakfast. I must admit, for the purpose of this article, I have not been too motivated to go for my usual walk. Shame on me, right? I have had trials and tribulations in life, yes, as we all have. Like most of you, I feel I am in my most fiercest fight of all. A fight, which intends on a daily basis, to remind me how great this battle will be and to remind me it is here
to stay. Maybe so, as I said, RA will not control me.
I have a life inwhich I intend to live. I have a wonderful family which supports and loves me.
Over the past two years, I have persevered through a myriad of health issues ranging from systemic joint pain/inflammation (hint,hint), anemia, weight loss of 40 pounds (December, 2008), being tested for cancer (results being negative), a plethora of blood tests, cultures, biopsies, CT Scans, etc. Being hospitalized for a staph infection from a bronchoscope (March, 2009) and leading up to a near death experience after a surgical procedure (video-assisted thoracotomy) inwhich I lost 2 liters of blood from a hemothorax. All of this leading up to my diagnosis of RA in August. I digress.
As the week progressed, my pain became an ache. I have been feeling better this weekend and the knee pain feels more like having a rock in my knees. I have noticed myself walking with a little less stiffness and soreness. Although, standing and sitting for long periods still hurts.
My attitude has improved greatly too. Earlier in the week, I felt a sense of loneliness, isolation and alot of anger. I caught myself asking "me", one question; " Why me?" Why not me?
So, my question to all of you is what motivates and inspires you? Me? Since 2008, I have had a spiritual reawakening. The foundation of my soul has been shaken. My faith, as a result, has grown favorably. Although, I had a deep, religious upbringing, questions which echoed in my mind throughout my life were answered.
Music inspires and motivates me. I find inspiration through reading and my own writing as well. The writings of Dr. Wayne Dyer have given me inspiration, enlightened myself to my true self and potential. Even through the face of adversity.
My ultimate source of motivation and inspiration, my family. My wife has been my rock throughout this ordeal. My children fill me with the strength and courage to face each day despite how I may feel and to live each day to the fullest. I bid you peace and good health.
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