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Thanksgiving Greetings From Arthritis Wisdom!

November 24, 2016

Thanksgiving Greetings From Arthritis Wisdom! - Arthritis Wisdom

Wishes for a wonderful day are coming your way from Arthritis Wisdom!   Whether you are spending it alone, which I have done in the past due to work schedules, or with a crowd, I send you heartwarming thoughts of gratitude and thankfulness for our many blessings!  I am especially thankful for you, my fellow RA (rheumatoid arthritis) friends sharing our unique journey.  Thank you to Renata for the tip she shared in the comments of my previous post!  The tip was to decorate and prepare the table a few days in advance so it can be enjoyed longer!  I followed through with the excellent suggestion.  It was a delight to savor the decorated table as I had my coffee this morning.  That was just before gearing up to prepare the dinner!  Happy Thanksgiving! xoo**Cathy**

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Three Turkey Time Tips!

November 22, 2016

Three Turkey Time Tips! - Arthritis Wisdom

I absolutely love this festive time of year.  Time spent with my family gets me excited and this is when it happens!  Since my RA (rheumatoid arthritis) diagnosis, I have worked hard to fashion my days to be able to enjoy what I value and just let go of what may impede that from happening.  I’ve been deliberate trying this or that to find what works and what doesn’t.  When I find something that works, I note it for future reference!  Living successfully with an autoimmune disease is a process, and preparing Thanksgiving dinner is an example of this process!  It didn’t take long for me to recognize stress, even “good stress” could cause me to have an arthritic flare.  What I mean by “good stress” is the fun anticipation, positive plans and activity that ends up too much for my body to handle.  I’ve learned planning and simplification have enabled me to thoroughly enjoy the Thanksgiving holiday.  Here is tip number one.  Managing the turkey itself.  I order a large fresh bird from the local grocer and pick it up Thanksgiving morning.  It’s the most efficient way to handle the turkey.  If my hands aren’t working so well, a family member can pick it up.  I can then go straight to prepping it for the oven.  Tip number two is sticking with my traditional menu.  I loved experimenting with new recipes in the past, but what started out fun caused the stress level to rise!  I’ve decided I can do without that!  The third tip is to prepare enough of each dish to enjoy 2 days.  My family loves the leftovers and that gives me some time to rest with the holiday atmosphere still fully charged!  I’d  love to hear your tips for a wonderful Thanksgiving celebration!  I get such great suggestions and ideas from my RA friends.  I wish you an enjoyable, yet dialed back time preparing for your holiday! *Cathy*

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If You Haven’t Already, Get Your Flu Shot!

November 21, 2016

If You Haven't Already, Get Your Flu Shot! - Arthritis Wisdom

In the world of pharmacy, October is “flu shot month”!  This is because most pharmacies now give flu shots.  You usually don’t even need an appointment to get the vaccine!  October is traditionally the start of peak flu season.  Therefore, if you haven’t been vaccinated, now is the time to get it done, unless contraindicated.  I don’t want to get too technical,  but there are different vaccines available.  In addition to the most common 3 strain (trivalent) vaccines, there are 2 vaccines for patients 65 years and older.  As we age our immune system gradually deteriorates.  This is a natural process that involves the capacity to respond to infections and the development of long-term immune memory.  One of the vaccines for patients over 65 is a high dose formulation and the other is made with an enhancer (adjuvant) that helps create a stronger immune response.  There is also an egg-free formulation.  If you have any question as to which is best for you, ask your doctor.   You may experience a reaction of muscle aches and/or fever for a day or 2 after the vaccination.  It takes up to two weeks to build immunity after getting the shot.  Because I have RA (rheumatoid arthritis), I wanted to get my flu shot a month ago, but I had a significant cold that ended with a sinus infection.  For that reason I waited until I was better!  Wishing you a flu-free season!  *Cathy*

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