Hi all, was feeling good but i seem to forget that i have RA. Went to Turkey 2 weeks ago, a long flight, long transfer and with just one child with my husband we were the entertainment commitee. Didn't take my Methotrexate week before or during holiday, i just wanted to be me. I wanted a drink and to be honest Methotrexate scares me. I know it works as i have felt extremely well on it. However, now i'm back, i am absolutly exhausted. I was really tired on arriving to turkey but i thought that was jut the long flight, transfer etc. First day back at work yesterday and luckily for me, i'm not in again till Friday. I am not flaring up like joint wise but i am just so tired.

I didn't think that not taking MXT would have an effect on my well being such as not joint related. I also thought it would have stayed in my system. I took it yesterday as i am supposed to take on tuesdays. I feel really guilty at missing my medication. I feel like my holiday was not relaxing and i could do with another

Thanks for the reply, Dorat, i look like i've never been away! As for all the ironing thats piling up.....
You are right, i did walk more, swimming everyday and even jumped into the sea off a boat! Now i am paying for it. Think i will probably catch up on my sleep. I got some lovely lavender olive oil soap which i used last night and that was a great help. Off to see my rheummy this afternoon for my 6 monthly check anyway. I will feel like i am i going to see the head master!

Hi

Doreen took the words out of my mouth. 2 weeks of mxt would not have made any difference but unfortunately, you have to remember that you have a chronic illness now and you won't be able to do the things you could do without it taking a lot out of you. Remember that the most important thing to do with this disease is pace yourself. I am sure you will be feeling better again when you have got over your holiday. I hope so

Sheila x