Weather Report
My joints are more accurate than the Weather Channel.
Yesterday my elbow said, “rain is coming.” Sure enough, it poured.
If my knee ever says “tornado,” I’m just grabbing a helmet and trusting it.
Yoga Class
I told my doctor I was taking up yoga.
He looked worried and asked, “With RA, how’s that working out?”
I said, “Great — I invented a new pose: ‘The Stiff Pretzel.’ You just sit there
and look impressive while not moving an inch.”
Grocery Shopping
With rheumatoid Arthritis, grocery shopping is a full workout.
Push the cart = cardio.
Reach for the top shelf = weightlifting.
Open the pickle jar when I get home = boss level, final challenge.
Doctor’s Office
My rheumatologist asked me to rate my pain on a scale of 1 to 10.
I said, “Is sarcasm allowed on this scale?”
The Silver Lining
Having RA means I’ve got built-in excuses.
Can’t dance at weddings? RA.
Don’t want to help someone move a sofa? RA.
Forget where I put my glasses? Okay, that one’s just me.
Exercise Plan
They say exercise helps with arthritis.
So, I started small: wrist curls with a coffee cup.
Next week, I might graduate to lifting the whole donut box.
Family Gathering
My niece asked me why I move so slowly.
I told her, “Because I’m just buffering.”
RA Support Group
At the support group, we joked that living with RA is like being a smartphone.
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Battery drains fast
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Overheats randomly
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Needs frequent recharging
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And if you drop us, good luck putting us back
together.
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