so even though there has been no evidence that taking MSM and glucosamine supplements help with RA, i still take it. there is evidence suggesting that MSM and glucosamine supports joint health in people with NORMAL joints…but none in people with RA. again, that blind hopefulness that i’m so good at.
i had a really good talk with my graduate faculty advisor today about life. i laid it all out, letting him know that i may not excel this semester as i had in the past two semesters; that my life at the moment is complete and utter “quiet chaos.” he knows about my RA, my new job, and he knows i’m harder on myself than anyone else could ever be. i think it has been a blessing having him be my supervisor, because he has been nothing but positive. i can’t even believe that at the end of this year, i will hold a master’s degree…perhaps because there’s still SO much to do in the time in between now and the end of the academic year.
in my first post, i mentioned not being sure of when to break the RA news to people. i finally told my direct supervisor and director of the department about my RA. i told them i was hesitant to tell them, but that they would probably have figured out that something was wrong since i would be ducking out every two months to see my specialist. i told them i didn’t want them to worry or speculate on what was wrong with me; that i wanted to be upfront about everything. they are both wonderful people who were so supportive and understanding.
anyway, perhaps my three days of insomnia will end tonight and i will get to bed at a decent hour…but i don’t want to jinx it!
fingers crossed,
me
