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Great Blogs I have read this week

Great Blogs I have read this week

167783571_3a057e63f0_bDay 5 of RABlog week 2016 and the prompt is:

Great Blogs I have read this week – RABlog week is, at its heart, a way for bloggers to connect. Tell others about the great blogs you have read over the week. Perhaps you have found a gem from a blogger you did not know before, or maybe one of your friends shared special insight. Give a high five in print to another blogger or two who participated in 2016 RABlog week.

There are so many great blogs, I cannot just pick out one or two.  And because I cannot do the assignment, I thought I would take them by the day.  Here goes:

Day 1 – Starting stories

Lene started the week off with a very strong blog.  “Starting Over” tells the story of how Lene has faced adversities caused by RA and overcome them.  If you have not read it, you should.  It is a powerful, moving and thoughtful description of Lene’s struggle with RA and her many battles both related to and separate from RA.

For a fun starting story check out “A Wedding, a Kayak and a Diagnosis” by Linda Perkins.  Linda tells of how she received her diagnosis during the process of getting married and taking a kayak trip for their honeymoon.  The blog continues on Health Central site where the pictures are priceless.

 

Day 2 –Active vs. Reactive Patients

For me, this was our strongest day and picking just one or two is impossible. The entire group did such a terrific job I hope you explore many of the posted blogs.  Here are a few of my favorites:

The original Dragon Lady – Active vs Reactive patients
Your Gold Watch Rheutired – Same Song, Second Verse
The Life and Adventures of Cateepoo – RA Blog Week #2: Active VS Reactive Patients
Lolabellaquin as my joints turn – Active vs. Reactive Patients
Deserae’s Silver Linings- On being an Active Patient
The Old Lady in my Bones – Taking Back the Spotlight

indexTruthfully, I could list every blog written that day as my favorite so if you did not make my favorite list know it is because of space.

Day 3 – Biologics can be scary

For a time it was the leading vote getter among the prompt choices in our August survey.  But I was worried this topic might do one of two things either get very negative responses or not get any response because I know how personal this choice is for people in our community.  I need not have worried.  Here are my two favorite blogs of the day:

I was blown away by the candor and story of Arthritic Chick in her blog ‘Biologicals’.  I thought her advice was amazing.  She took the issue of looking up the negative side effects on the internet and then being worried.  She says very directly if you are considering using one, talk to your doctor who knows best. Sound advice indeed.

Molly is a terrific blogger, and on Wednesday she came through with a great item on her site atJax “Biologics”.   In it, she acknowledges what I know to be true. There is a divide in the United States between those who can afford (have insurance) and those who cannot afford biologic medications.  It is a have and have not situation with little in between.  Those of us with resources and who can afford these medications are blessed.  But we have a long way to go for those who lack resources.

Day 4 – The pain of pain meds

This prompt almost did not make the list this year.  I was glad it did because I was wondering what you might say about it.

6240955859_507ca933a6_mTrevor takes on the subject as only a loyal companion could at Brenda’s Brainstorm & Trevor.  His blog “My Personal Tale of Pain Meds and Excerpts from A Tale of Tragedy…” is both a description of the issue and a statement about it.

I so enjoyed reading the Original Dragon Mom’s blog “RABlog Week 2016: Post No.4”.  She explains the shifting climate in her country and specifically her experience in a hospital environment.  Her writing style is so good; it is like reading the mini chapter of a book, and this one is well worth taking some time with.

Wildcard – Coping with depression

I have been blown away by the honest and wonderfully written blog by Singlerheum – ‘Coping with Depression’. Her comments about how to deal with depression are priceless.  One of my favorite is leave the house.  That resonated with me, a guy who could easily stay in the house many days.

Wildcard – Advice column

We all get tons of advice.  So when this item was put on the list, I was interested to see how it would resonate.  Sam from My Medical Musings wrote a terrific blog – “That Person”.  Yes, I think at one time or another we have all been that person, and Sam reminds us that we need to do better.

With that, I am wrapping up my RABlog week for 2016.  I hope each of you had as much fun as I did and especially hope you will choose to blog with us again next year.  So save the last Monday of September next year for the start of RABlog week 2017.

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8 Comments

  1. Great week. It was so nice to get out and read blogs again. Count me in for next year.

    • Cathy, it is terrific to have you with us this week. It was a great week. looking forward o next year as well.

  2. Rick, Thanks, for the mention of my loyal companion and our blog post.

    • Brenda, Trevor wrote a great blog. Hey, you have to give it to the pups. Samantha (our cocker spaniel) was very impressed. Thanks for blogging with us this week.

  3. Thanks Rick, that was really well worth doing and I read some great blogs this week. Try as I might I could not get the 5th day bottled up and get it out there. I’ll get started in advance for next year – all I have to do is divine the prompts 12 months ahead of time

    • Annette, actually the posting page will be up and going for at least two weeks. So if you wish to blog number 5 take your time. Otherwise, look for us next year and we will do it all over again. 🙂 Thanks for blogging with us this week.

  4. Wonderful post guiding us to some great blogs! Thanks for sharing at Together on Tuesdays 🙂

    • Lisa, THis psot is always one of my favorite of RABlog week. I hgope you might join us this coming year, we always have thge very best time. I will even share my site if you do not already have your own. But regardless, it is an annual tradition and one blog I love writing.

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