Re: Date with my Dr.

[Guest guest]

Carol -

That is wonderful news that the Remicade is working so

well for you!

Kathe in CA

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[Guest guest]

Ethel,

You know that this post caught my attention! I would feel awkward also, me

being shy and all!!!! Anybody say anything and regret it!!!!!! Although the

seminar seems very interesting and I think if he felt that you would not get

anything out of it, he would not have invited you. It is nice to see doctors

see us as real people. I had that kind of relationship with my infertility

doctor. He almost bought a house in my neighborhood at my recommendation.

Take it for just what it is.....two business adults going to a conference. I

have gone to several of these things, some for Lupus some for RA, but not

with my doctor. My rheumy looks just like Luka from ER. Gee, I will wait

patiently for him to invite me to a seminar!

How does Fred feel about it? If you are going out to dinner in a few weeks,

then this will kind of break the ice. Believe it or not, my ortho wants to

do the same thing with Ricky and me when this knee is all straightened out.

I tend to get very nervous when I go to dinner with someone like that and

usually end up wearing my dinner out the door of the restaurant. You would

think that I should be used to this. When we were growing up, my Dad was

very involved in his Union and that in turn put us in the company of many

politicians, Hollywood stars and other dignitaries. We went to many

conventions and grew up at a very early age.

Oh well, report back to us what the seminar has to offer. You are probably

right though, it is mainly a sales type of event.

Love,

Deb

[Guest guest]

Hey, Ethel - You go girl! It is so wonderful to be

able to share this good news. I hope you continue

with more improvement. We all really need to believe

that sometimes all the dr visits and medications work.

Isn't it nice when you really get to know your dr.

My favorite dr that had been treating me for over four

years closed his practice and moved off. I cried the

last day I saw him and he hugged me. He gave the time

over the years for us to really get to know each

other. Ive found that knowing a patient that well

allows a dr to treat you better. I really miss him.

I am so glad you are doing so much better. LOL Iris

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[Guest guest]

Lucy, I wish I had your rheumy. Luka is so cute! Costa, my Greek

ex-fiance, looked a lot like him, though not quite as tall.

Surprisingly, Fred is unconcerned about my going out with my Dr. If the

roles were reversed, I don't know if I'd really like the thought of him

going out with a woman alone. But I'm glad he trusts me. Years ago he wasn

't as secure. I hope his lack of concern doesn't mean he just wouldn't

care!!!

I'll be that was really cool, the union conventions with your Dad when you

were young. As far as going out to dinner with your Ortho, I would say go

for it. You don't seem like the shy type to me! I know it's different

online, though, because I'm a shy person too.

Love and hugs,

Ethel

Re: [ ] Date with my Dr.

Ethel,

You know that this post caught my attention! I would feel awkward also, me

being shy and all!!!! Anybody say anything and regret it!!!!!! Although

the

seminar seems very interesting and I think if he felt that you would not get

anything out of it, he would not have invited you. It is nice to see

doctors

see us as real people. I had that kind of relationship with my infertility

doctor. He almost bought a house in my neighborhood at my recommendation.

Take it for just what it is.....two business adults going to a conference.

I

have gone to several of these things, some for Lupus some for RA, but not

with my doctor. My rheumy looks just like Luka from ER. Gee, I will wait

patiently for him to invite me to a seminar!

How does Fred feel about it? If you are going out to dinner in a few weeks,

then this will kind of break the ice. Believe it or not, my ortho wants to

do the same thing with Ricky and me when this knee is all straightened out.

I tend to get very nervous when I go to dinner with someone like that and

usually end up wearing my dinner out the door of the restaurant. You would

think that I should be used to this. When we were growing up, my Dad was

very involved in his Union and that in turn put us in the company of many

politicians, Hollywood stars and other dignitaries. We went to many

conventions and grew up at a very early age.

Oh well, report back to us what the seminar has to offer. You are probably

right though, it is mainly a sales type of event.

Love,

Deb

[Guest guest]

Hi Carol (aka Ethel),

First off, I am so happy for you. That is wonderful that the Remicade

is working so well. I only hope this is the tip of the iceberg and

you get even better results. Try and not overdue it too much though.

I know when you're feeling good it is so tempting to take on the

world.

I think that's great the your doctor has taken such an interest in

you and is able to personalize your situation. I have a good

relationship with my rheumy as well and it helps tremendously. Not

that she would take me on a date or anything though...

On a personal note, I have been having difficulty sleeping for the

past couple of months, as well as been having some bouts with

depression. In the few year's that I have had Still's and RA this is

a relatively new thing. It's strange because I take Enbrel, but there

is a part of me that's reluctant ask for any medication, especially

for depression. Almost like we are conditioned not to feel depressed

ever. Am I making sense?

Anyway, enough about me. I hope you continue to improve and that your

days are as active and pain free as possible.

All my best.

Al in IL

[Guest guest]

al i know just how you feel about anti- depressants. i have come up with

every excuse in the book not to take them. well i finally started last night.

trazadone 50 mgs. i just felt kinda fuzzy today so i cancelled my foot

therapy. wasn't sure i should drive. i took it rather late. almost midnight.

so i'll try again tonight a little earlier. as far as jennifer goes. she is

married to another dr. she is very kind and understanding. kathy in il

[Guest guest]

Hi Kathi,

I hope you have enjoyed this " cold " spell as much as me. It's a shame

it's not lasting though.

Me too. It's like I can accept the physical limitations with the

disease better than the emotional although I know depression is

physiological. I also know that I need to do something about it

because I don't like feeling down and distancing myself from those I

care about. How it affects Carol is exactly how it affects me.

The fuzziness you're experiencing is kind of scary. Is that normal or

does your body need to become adjusted? Let me know how it goes after

the next dose.

Take care,

Al in IL

[Guest guest]

i took my trazadone about : last night. i still woke up at least 3 times. i

didn't feel as foggy today so i think i took it too late. also my podiatrist

gave me bextra today. so now i am on 2 new meds. kathy in il

[Guest guest]

Kathi,

Thanks for letting me know. I hope you get some well deserved rest

and am glad you weren't as foggy today.

Take care.

Al in IL

> i took my trazadone about : last night. i still woke up at least 3

times. i

> didn't feel as foggy today so i think i took it too late. also my

podiatrist

> gave me bextra today. so now i am on 2 new meds. kathy in il

[Guest guest]

Kathy,

I took mine about a half hour before bed. It knocked me out until morning.

For 2 years it worked wonderfully. Hope it helps.

a

> al i know just how you feel about anti- depressants. i have come up with

> every excuse in the book not to take them. well i finally started last night.

> trazadone 50 mgs. i just felt kinda fuzzy today so i cancelled my foot

> therapy. wasn't sure i should drive. i took it rather late. almost midnight.

> so i'll try again tonight a little earlier. as far as jennifer goes. she is

> married to another dr. she is very kind and understanding. kathy in il

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