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...There are countless things I pay attention to that I’m certain I would not if pain and fatigue were not factors in my day-to-day existence....

...Over time, the joint starts to deform, causing dental and other problems, such as overbite, uneven tooth wear, headaches, and facial pain....

...I could not comprehend that even though the variables were just right, I couldn’t manage my RA. The experiment must have gone wrong somewhere....

...Even before being diagnosed, you quickly find out that you can no longer do the things that you were once able to do, which is something I’ve been trying...

...We were at a total loss. Why was I bleeding so much? Everything was normal....

...Hot rollers and curling irons were little to no help -- until I started on Arava. The curls started at the nape of my neck....

...I wear loose clothes so people can’t see me struggle in regular ones and I take frequent movement breaks so others don’t see me try and get up from...

...Yes, I am immunocompromised, and my doctor recommended me for the vaccine so I didn't feel bad (as if I were taking someone else's vaccine)....

...But there were also mental side effects to this....

...Because of this level of pain, I recognized there were items on my trip that I wouldn't be able to complete....

...The insertion was nothing to write home about; it was the following 21 nights that were the problem....

...Some of my fondest times there —both this time and when I was a child— were spent on the beach, at the pool, and simply relaxing and taking in...

...The fatigue may wear out my body, which usually means a nice long nap but honestly, my brain doesn’t need rest of that kind very often....

...I thought I’d be paying for it that night or the next morning, yet I was no worse for the wear, other than being a little tired....

...I am inside as the wind is howling and snow is blowing with zero visibility. My city is under a state of emergency....

...However, once as I was beginning to write a word, my wrist suddenly collapsed on the page....

...These shoes have never been in my closet because if they were, they would be torturing me every time I look at them, let alone if I ever attempted...

...Not only did it hurt without even touching it, but I also couldn't sleep on my side because my chest muscles were squeezing the infection....

...The other day my foot cramps were happening non-stop, so I decided to head to the pool and walk in the water. ...

...The instructor and the adults all wear masks and/or face shields for COVID safety. On the first day, I was surprised at how warm the water was....