Oh my goodness that is tough completely understand Are your inflammatory markers improved at all since the surgery. I used get so nauseated I am in able to identify with RA but I am definitely compassionately able to listen I'm her for you..I sure need some chat right now. Struggling 1 month post op with getting enough exercise because my RA is all out of whack. No meds for 2 mos will do that! Had to start steroids so I can actually walk... Sigh...feel like I'm back at square 1!