melensdad
Well-Known Member
Very sad to report that I've not ridden for the last couple of weeks. Honestly I'm afraid to ride. I'm 62 and outwardly look pretty damn healthy. I coach Olympic style saber fencing at 2 universities, 2 high schools and a private club. People assume I'm healthy, strong and coordinated. But I also have Rheumatoid Arthritis and for the last few weeks I've been in a serious flare up. Taking some really strong medications and opioids (under doctors orders and supervision) and I'm still in pain. For the past couple of weeks I don't feel that I am in control of my body enough to ride. Sometime not even to drive a car. It really sucks. Spent the morning with the doctor and getting a whole slew of new tests. Meds altered. Hoping for relief. When I'm fine I'm actually darn good. When I'm not I dare not ride, or drive.