Keeping Chickens When You Have Arthritis.

[Matilda Belle]

I was scared at first to take a biological/immunosuppressant. It took me a year of trying other meds before making the decision. My thought process was that (1) I go Unmedicated and deal with the constant pain, unable to do do daily tasks, and let the disease worsen until I can barely walk; or (2) I take the medicine and take my chances with the side effects, lessen the pain, and stop the progression.

So far I have not been sick even once since I started a year ago. No side effects at all and my pain is only occasional as opposed to daily. The only part I hate is the injection because it is very painful. I'm afraid of needles so my husband gives me the injection every two weeks.

 

[Kfults]

Struggling, Rheumy wants me off prednisone and so do I. Problem is the methotrexate hasn’t kick in yet.... I am on 2.5 prednisone every other day ( which is nothing) the fatigue, joint pain and feeling of unwell is consuming. I am trying to counter with 800 Motrin once or twice a day, icy hot, ice packs ect. MD said if I had bad symptoms to call her she would up the prednisone once again- but that is counter to our goals. My chickens are ready to be let out to free range, but they will just have to wait..... just too stiff to move right this minute. Sucks! I have so many things I want to do.... by body is not cooperating! If it was not for the chickens and small garden that needs watering I don’t think I would get out of bed
Sorry to whine

 

[staceyj]

Im old...ish
lol love this thread

Me too. Old-ish

 

[Latestarter]

Hate to "like" many of these posts, but aside from spewing font, it's the only way I know, to let you know, I've read & empathize with you. Sorry to those of you in constant pain.

 

[pennyJo1960]

I know my antibiotic is kicking the pneumonia butt been hawking a lung most the night very productive will take all 7 days feel better than I have for months

 

[Kfults]

I know my antibiotic is kicking the pneumonia butt been hawking a lung most the night very productive will take all 7 days feel better than I have for months

Prayers for a speedy recovery

 

[Kfults]

Me too. Old-ish

I am not old I just play one on TV

 

[pennyJo1960]

Prayers for a speedy recovery

thanks I can tell vivid dreams 6 more nights but antibiotic is good

 

[microchick]

Struggling, Rheumy wants me off prednisone and so do I. Problem is the methotrexate hasn’t kick in yet.... I am on 2.5 prednisone every other day ( which is nothing) the fatigue, joint pain and feeling of unwell is consuming. I am trying to counter with 800 Motrin once or twice a day, icy hot, ice packs ect. MD said if I had bad symptoms to call her she would up the prednisone once again- but that is counter to our goals. My chickens are ready to be let out to free range, but they will just have to wait..... just too stiff to move right this minute. Sucks! I have so many things I want to do.... by body is not cooperating! If it was not for the chickens and small garden that needs watering I don’t think I would get out of bed
Sorry to whine

No, no, no, we know how you feel, @Kfults. I have days like that myself. If I sit too long and get up my feet and legs hurt so bad I am hobbling around like a 90 year old instead of just 65. It's been hard on me as I am normally a very active person.

As for the pred. yes, if you can get off it, do. That stuff is murder on your bones and eyes.

You will make it through this and feel better as the day wears on. I think I could handle Osteo better than RA. At least with the OA you have a chance of the symptoms easing as the day wears on. The RA is the pain that just keeps on giving.

Keeping you all in my prayers and thoughts.

@penny1960 so glad you are starting to 'break up' that infection. Drink lots of fluids to think the gunk out and make it easier to cough up.

@laterstarter, we understand completely. I am the same way. Hate to like something that hurts so bad. But great to know others understand what you are going through.

I don't mind giving myself shots. The methotrexate isn't painful thank goodness.The fatigue is pretty crappy but I live with fatigue all the time and have learned that when it hits, time to go horizontal for awhile.

What symptoms did your loved one have from it?

 

[ronott1]

I was scared at first to take a biological/immunosuppressant. It took me a year of trying other meds before making the decision. My thought process was that (1) I go Unmedicated and deal with the constant pain, unable to do do daily tasks, and let the disease worsen until I can barely walk; or (2) I take the medicine and take my chances with the side effects, lessen the pain, and stop the progression.

So far I have not been sick even once since I started a year ago. No side effects at all and my pain is only occasional as opposed to daily. The only part I hate is the injection because it is very painful. I'm afraid of needles so my husband gives me the injection every two weeks.

I hope it works for a long time!