RE: Re: Ken and Lynda

[Guest guest]

Lynda,

I’m sorry that you have so much

damage, but pleased that you have such a positive attitude and sunny

disposition. One other thing to consider for Methotrexate is that

injections bypass most of the gastro problems so they might work a lot better

for you than the pills. Please talk to your medical professionals about

this. I hope you can get the benefits without the side effects. God

bless.

Harold

From: Rheumatoid Arthritis [mailto:Rheumatoid Arthritis ] On Behalf Of KENNETH PARTON

Sent: Wednesday, March 26, 2008

4:51 PM

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Subject: Re:

Ken and Lynda

Dear Harold,

Thank you for your kind thoughts on Basil. The poem is lovely, I

am praying I shall meet him again on Rainbow

Bridge.

Yes, I take folic acid also with the MTX but I do find that I am still

getting very upset stomach problems. I am persevering because the relief

to the RA symptoms has been very good. I also suffer from osteo arthritis

and have suffered 2 fractures to my spine in the past 10 years, one in cervical

area and one in lumbar, so I am mostly having to use my wheelchair or mobility

scooter to get around now, can only walk very short distance and can hardly

climb stairs at all these days. We have recently moved from a house to a

single storey bungalow, so I am finding this wonderful because now I have the

whole run of the house without having to attempt the stairs !

Since being on MTX I have been able to resume some hobbies, such as

knitting and embroidery. Previously my hands were very bad and stopped me

from these activities. I also love my garden and spend time growing seeds

in the greenhouse and propogating plants. I use a stool because I cannot

stand without great pain. Spring is coming and I am looking forward to

getting my plants started. My husband, Ken who has retired now does all

the actual gardening work, I call myself the artistic director !!

Best wishes to you - Lynda

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