I’m falling apart at the seams! Or coming undone at the joints; or something.

Last December, blood work showed a CCP level of 73, which can mean rheumatoid arthritis; and today I got a firm diagnosis. So now I have yet another condition to keep under control; and another prescription on my list.

The rheumatologist is starting me on hydroxychloroquine. He says that this medication can actually nudge blood sugar levels down a bit; but all the same, I still can’t devour sweets with abandon.

I thought I had tendonitis in my left thumb and wrist; but the doctor checked it and said I have a bone spur. That isn\’t going to go away; and that\’s unfortunate, because it often makes using my road bike\’s left-hand brifter uncomfortable.

SHIMANO 105 5800 Set

I\’m not the only one falling apart. My hybrid\’s rear gears aren\’t shifting normally. When I try to shift from the biggest cog to the next biggest one, there\’s often hesitation and clattering. Last Saturday I took the bike to the shop; and they advised me to bring it back during the week, so they\’ll have more time to check it out.

Or course that meant adjusting my work hours today. I usually leave work at 4:30 pm; and the shop closes at 5:00! That meant I needed to get off at 3:30, so I could walk home; and then ride the bike to the shop. The shop says the work might take a week; and there goes Saturday\’s trip to the salvage store. But I have to have a bicycle that works properly!

On the way home from the bike shop I picked up my new prescription; and got Chinese food for supper. I felt like I was falling apart; and wanted a big meal!