Budde

April 20, 2008

Hello everyone,

I am writing to introduce myself as the newest member of this stills group. I

am 30 years old and live outside of Detroit Michigan. Four months ago I was

diagnosed with stills after spending 15 days in the hospital. My symptoms were

pretty typical. Spiking fevers up to 103, light rash, night sweats, body aches,

knee pain and a sore throat. I thought I was pretty tough before I got sick but

this dragon kicked my butt!!

I was initially put on 60mg of prednisone + indocine each day. I worked great

at first but as my RD decreased the prednisone everything came back. I then

went on Methotrexate, 20mg pred, feldene, folic acid. This did'nt do anything

and three weeks later he added Kineret. I felt better in about 8 hours after

Kineret was added which was two weeks ago. During all of this I was feeling so

bad I had to go on medical leave with my company and have my dad pick me up at

my house and drive me back to my parents house 2 hours away to get better. Just

as of last Friday some of my symptoms came back which was a total shocker.

Today I feel a little better but I am still trying to learn what causes these

flares but I think it is due to stress.

I can see that this disease is going to be a huge battle and frankly I have no

idea how some of you do it. I am single, work for a great company with medical

leave and great insurance and have a family that can help take care of me. I am

looking forward to being a part of this email list and learning as much as I can

about this disease. I do have 2 questions:

1. How much does everyone think stress can be a part in causing flares?

2. What excersises do you do to help with Stills?

Thanks and I will talk to everyone soon!

Dave

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