Monday night I was wide awake at 1AM having just been asleep for two hours. This has been going on for quite a while and I thought it was just due to the fact that I have been a light sleeper since our first baby. I decided to read and grabbed a copy of "The Road Back" hoping to get back to sleep.
There are several case studies of people who were treated by Dr. Brown and recovered from RA. I was reading the case of a physician and noted that he gained 50 lbs. over 4 mos. while prescribed anti-inflammatory drugs. I too have gained 40 lbs. over the past 7 mos. I thought it was due to no longer exercising because of the RA moving into my foot.
The internet gave me some leads on weight gain related to these drugs. Even though Naprosyn is a non-steroidal drug it does cause weight gain. I found the link which contains a discussion board dating back to 2006. Many users of Naprosyn saw the same kind of weight gain I have experienced.Sometimes a pound a day! This side effect is not mentioned in the paperwork that came with the Rx. Insomnia is also a side effect of Naprosyn.
My bottle went into the trash yesterday morning. Just going to have to deal with inflammation as it comes during this process. At 5'1" and 190 lbs I look a Weeble and feel like a whale! Going to keep on the walking three miles a day and use Tiger Balm on the foot along with ice packs.
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Sep 23, 2010
Sep 21, 2010
Arthritis, Barometric Pressure
I had to re-read a certain part of "The Road Back" to connect the dots. There is a scientific explanation behind that past several days. About the time I started walking again the weather changed. Cloud cover built up and the rain started. Barometric changes directly affect RA. I've been more stiff, less energenic, all affected joints are swollen and painful! Naprosyn seems to have no effect as well.
The science in this book is all good. I love science! It takes away the crazy factor from having RA and restores peace of mind. Even though I feel terrible it's just easier to cope knowing that there is a scientific reason behind it, the process of the antibiotics is not being disrupted and this set back is going to pass.
I believe that this disease was held back by the fact that I grew up in Arizona. My family moved to Tucson in 1972 because my father (being only in his early 40's) was told by his physician that if he wanted to avoid a wheelchair that is where he needed to be. My parents moved us from Oregon and my Dad's "spinal arthritis" was virtually non-existent in the sunny Southwest.
I truly believe that Vitamin D and the immune system strength related to living in the sunny climate of Arizona was hugely responsible for the health I enjoyed. Within three months of my leaving Tucson to return to Portland at 23 years of age the symptoms started appearing in the form of skin psoriasis. I am not a scientist, but what I love about science is that it's logical. "Knowledge is power" has taken on a profound meaning for me since reading this book.
When you read the book and learn how we contract arthritis you will be very surprised. The teaching that it is genetic or hereditary is widely taught but not true. It's not logical either! So borrow the book from me, and you will be amazed at how much better you will feel just having the clear understanding about how this disease happens, works and can be cured.
Winter is coming on fast this year in Montana, but for the first fall in a very long time I am not dreading it. Gloomy days are much better dealt with by lighting my candles, turning on a few lights and living. The days of not being able to drag myself off the sofa are over for good.
The science in this book is all good. I love science! It takes away the crazy factor from having RA and restores peace of mind. Even though I feel terrible it's just easier to cope knowing that there is a scientific reason behind it, the process of the antibiotics is not being disrupted and this set back is going to pass.
I believe that this disease was held back by the fact that I grew up in Arizona. My family moved to Tucson in 1972 because my father (being only in his early 40's) was told by his physician that if he wanted to avoid a wheelchair that is where he needed to be. My parents moved us from Oregon and my Dad's "spinal arthritis" was virtually non-existent in the sunny Southwest.
I truly believe that Vitamin D and the immune system strength related to living in the sunny climate of Arizona was hugely responsible for the health I enjoyed. Within three months of my leaving Tucson to return to Portland at 23 years of age the symptoms started appearing in the form of skin psoriasis. I am not a scientist, but what I love about science is that it's logical. "Knowledge is power" has taken on a profound meaning for me since reading this book.
When you read the book and learn how we contract arthritis you will be very surprised. The teaching that it is genetic or hereditary is widely taught but not true. It's not logical either! So borrow the book from me, and you will be amazed at how much better you will feel just having the clear understanding about how this disease happens, works and can be cured.
Winter is coming on fast this year in Montana, but for the first fall in a very long time I am not dreading it. Gloomy days are much better dealt with by lighting my candles, turning on a few lights and living. The days of not being able to drag myself off the sofa are over for good.
Sep 19, 2010
TMJ,Cracked Teeth, Arthritis
Yesterday and today not doing so great. Not sure if I am walking too much which is causing increased swelling and pain in my foot or if this healing process is kinda of roller coaster. I'll be asking questions when I see my physician on the 27th. Having read short documentations of others who have been treated with antibiotics for RA I was always wondering how long the process actually took and what the daily living was like. Going to back off a bit on the walking and check into renting an elliptical to reduce the impact. Now that I can move again it feels good and don't want to stop.
The rest of my body seems to be getting pretty good results. My neck doesn't wake me up anymore. Both shoulders are hurting less and I am able to do what I need to. I was experiencing radiating pain in my jaw which seems to be affected by RA as well as years of night time clinching. That is due to pain, you don't realize you are doing it though. The clue is cracked teeth which need to be crowned and in my case root canalled as well.
Generally results are good. It is a slow process. I am expecting this to go on for the next six months.
The rest of my body seems to be getting pretty good results. My neck doesn't wake me up anymore. Both shoulders are hurting less and I am able to do what I need to. I was experiencing radiating pain in my jaw which seems to be affected by RA as well as years of night time clinching. That is due to pain, you don't realize you are doing it though. The clue is cracked teeth which need to be crowned and in my case root canalled as well.
Generally results are good. It is a slow process. I am expecting this to go on for the next six months.
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