Got out into the garden… not dead yet!
For context, I’ve been recently diagnosed with non-radiographic axial spondyloarthrtis and possibly UCTD. My garden and yard really went downhill last fall and it honestly broke my heart because I’ve been really proud of the way we transformed our 2/3 acre property.
I started Rinvoq two weeks ago, and I’m also on Xolair, Wegovy, Singulair and sulfasalazine. This past week I’ve almost started feeling normal outside of fatigue.
This weekend I planted strawberries in new 2’ raised beds with my kids. My husband got them set up and covered with a chicken coop to keep the deer out.
Today I got out in the front garden and cleaned up some sedum and covered them with net wastebaskets so the rabbits can’t eat them. Also got my rabbitbrush pruned up. I only spent about 30 minutes. My husband made me use my kneeler/garden seat and I was honestly annoyed, but I think it helped my back a lot. Annoyingly. 🙃
I worked in the shade, before it got too hot, and I came inside, drank water, and I don’t feel half dead!
I really hope my bad hip cooperates and I can get out again tomorrow. Baby bites! 🌱