As some folks know, I have a severe case of arthritis which is (typically) well-managed by medication. Severe, as in without modern medication I wouldn't be able to work most likely. But, thanks to modern science I normally don't have to deal with more than moderate pain, some immune system issues, and remembering certain limits on my activities.
I say this, because as part of the surgery I had late last year, I've had to be off my arthritis medication for the recovery period. And, in the last week, it has definitely taken a toll on me... I'd forgotten exactly how debilitating this can be, in terms of the pain, the limits on my endurance and daily activities, and all the other things that come with it.
Not bringing this all up to gripe... more I think an appreciation of what science and medicine can do for us. Within my own lifetime my prognosis for this disease would have been pain management at best, and even that would have limitations. Yet nowadays I'm looking at dealing with six weeks of what is really an inconvenience in the big scheme of things, and then being back on track.
All in all I'm pretty lucky.
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That we are... Still, thoughts and prayers sent for a quick recovery!
Glad to hear that they got things figured out and have a treatment for it.
Every cloud has silver lining... This is what we have to think ..:)
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I love your positive attitude about all that is going on with you. Science and medicine, when combined, can do such amazing things. You are a perfect example of that. Your prognosis and quality of life could be so much worse but you are leading a relatively normal life. Good luck to you in the future.
Leonardo @ U.S. Healthworks Medical Group
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