Xeljanz is really helping and has changed how I have felt the past few months. My fatigue has also improved, but I still have those days that I find myself falling asleep driving home from work. My rheumy explained the difference between active RA pain, fibromyalgia pain and damage pain. Knowing the difference helps to understand how to treat the pain. I think most of my pain these days is damage pain, but it's also followed by fibo pain.
I wanted to take advantage of my good days. I have recently restarted the gym. I have put no pressure on myself, and have not set any goals. My main focus is to get my body moving. Last weekend was the first time, going with my brother helped break me in. I wasn't able to go all week because I had a migraine that lasted FOUR days. I went again today. I know that the treadmill is bad on the knees, but it feels good to walk. Then, I had the bright idea to jog. I could literally feel my knees banging against each other. Such a bad idea. I wanted to cry because I couldn't do it, and because of the pain. I'm laying in bed now with the heating blanket on high, in pain still.
My knees have a lot of damage and that's usually what hurts me the most. On Wednesdays, I'm on my feet all day. Like clockwork, Thursdays are filled with pain and swollen ankles. I mentioned this to my rheumy. She suggested I wear a knee brace when I have to be on my feet. It actually made such a difference.
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