Guest guest Posted August 15, 2002 Report Share Posted August 15, 2002 Hi Friends, I haven't read the posts since last night, but wanted to tell you what is going on. I saw my rheumy and she also suspects that my symptoms are heart related. We talked acid reflux, sleep apnea, and pericarditis but she said we really need more tests to be run and that I need to see a pulmonologist. Also, in addition to my echo- cardiogram, I will have a CT scan. She said that it could also be a side-effect to Enbrel. Because it is so new, so much is unknown. As a result, I am not going to take it until all of my tests are done. It scares me bacause the drug really gave me my life back but I understand her logic. I am taking 30 mgs of prednisone a day now for 1 week and 20 mgs a day for the next three after that to get my body to " rebound " . My rheumy also had blood drawn to have a ESR, RF, ANA, and CBC done. We talked about my depression and she prescribed 20 mgs of prozac daily. She also prescribed ambien to help me sleep as needed. She was extremely concerned about me and worried about the 10 pounds I have lost. I am really keeping my fingers crossed and will probably lean on you from time-to-time. So be forewarned...LOL And Lynn, my rhuemy said there is no ban on prescribing the oxy drugs. Rheumy's just need to be careful because they are being sold to addicts. Thanks again for all of your thoughts and prayers. I means more to be than you will ever know. All my love, Al in IL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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