Al, are you OK?

[Guest guest]

Hi Al,

We haven't heard from you much this week, and I just wanted to make sure all

is well. Have you gotten the results of your ECG yet?

Love and hugs,

Carol

[Guest guest]

Hi Carol,

Sorry, I have been pretty busy the past couple of days. My ECG came

in and the results are normal. The " theory " is I had a virus of some

sort that has finally left. My breathing is back to normal and I have

no chest tightness.

I am going to stay on 20mgs of Prednisone daily until I see the

pulmonologist in a couple of weeks. I will probably taper off and

start using Enbrel again after that.

So far, I have been in surprisingly good shape without using Enbrel,

but it's only been three weeks.

Thank you very much for asking. I am also glad to hear that Debs is

doing better. She had me scared there for a while.

How are you feeling? Is your respiratory infection getting better? I

hope so.

Love and hugs,

Al

> Hi Al,

>

> We haven't heard from you much this week, and I just wanted to make

sure all

> is well. Have you gotten the results of your ECG yet?

>

> Love and hugs,

> Carol

[Guest guest]

Hi Al. I¹m happy to hear you are feeling better and your test were normal.

You may not be feeling the effects of not being on Enbrel because of the

high dose of prednisone. When you begin your taper, you may find you need

the Enbrel.

I hope you have a painfree day.

Hugs,

a

> Hi Carol,

>

> Sorry, I have been pretty busy the past couple of days. My ECG came

> in and the results are normal. The " theory " is I had a virus of some

> sort that has finally left. My breathing is back to normal and I have

> no chest tightness.

>

> I am going to stay on 20mgs of Prednisone daily until I see the

> pulmonologist in a couple of weeks. I will probably taper off and

> start using Enbrel again after that.

>

> So far, I have been in surprisingly good shape without using Enbrel,

> but it's only been three weeks.

>

> Thank you very much for asking. I am also glad to hear that Debs is

> doing better. She had me scared there for a while.

>

> How are you feeling? Is your respiratory infection getting better? I

> hope so.

>

> Love and hugs,

>

> Al

>

>

>

>

>> > Hi Al,

>> >

>> > We haven't heard from you much this week, and I just wanted to make

> sure all

>> > is well. Have you gotten the results of your ECG yet?

>> >

>> > Love and hugs,

>> > Carol

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi a,

Thank you very much. So am I. Yes, it will be " interesting " to see

what happens post Prednisone.

I hope this message finds you well. Have a great day!

Hugs,

Al

> >> > Hi Al,

> >> >

> >> > We haven't heard from you much this week, and I just wanted to

make

> > sure all

> >> > is well. Have you gotten the results of your ECG yet?

> >> >

> >> > Love and hugs,

> >> > Carol

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

Hi Al,

I'm so happy that you are feeling good, and that your ECG came back normal.

Hopefully it was a virus, and not the Enbrel. Long term you're much better

off on the Enbrel than the prednisone. But I'm glad the prednisone is

keeping you comfortable for the moment.

I, too, am so glad Debs is doing better. I was really worried about her,

and on Tuesday when she sounded healthier I got a better nights sleep than I

had since she was first hospitalized. One benefit might be if there's an

infectious component to RA, then with all the antibiotics she's on she

should get a nice improvement in her symptoms. Let's hope so!

My pleurisy pain is still there but improving daily, and the antibiotics are

working nicely on the infection.

Do you have any big plans for the holiday weekend? Stan and I are just

doing things here at home, but it will be nice to have that much time

together after all the time we've been apart recently.

Sending much love,

Carol

[ ] Re: Al, are you OK?

Hi Carol,

Sorry, I have been pretty busy the past couple of days. My ECG came

in and the results are normal. The " theory " is I had a virus of some

sort that has finally left. My breathing is back to normal and I have

no chest tightness.

I am going to stay on 20mgs of Prednisone daily until I see the

pulmonologist in a couple of weeks. I will probably taper off and

start using Enbrel again after that.

So far, I have been in surprisingly good shape without using Enbrel,

but it's only been three weeks.

Thank you very much for asking. I am also glad to hear that Debs is

doing better. She had me scared there for a while.

How are you feeling? Is your respiratory infection getting better? I

hope so.

Love and hugs,

Al

> Hi Al,

>

> We haven't heard from you much this week, and I just wanted to make

sure all

> is well. Have you gotten the results of your ECG yet?

>

> Love and hugs,

> Carol

[Guest guest]

Hi Carol,

Thank you very much. I agree about the Enbrel. I absolutely hate

taking steroids, but it's helpped out tremendously. I am keeping my

finger's crossed that the symptoms don't return. I guess we'll find

out eventually.

Wouldn't that be something if Debs came back stronger and feeling

better than ever? That's a wonderful thing to pray for.

I am glad you are slowly on the mend. You had me worried there for a

while also.

and I are going to a wedding tomorrow night in downtown Chicago

sans kids, which will be wonderful. A little eating, drinking and

dancing will go a long way. Sunday and Monday I think we're playing

it by ear. Probably have a grill out at some point.

That's nice you and Stan will get some much needed time together. I

know how important that can be.

Take care,

Love and hugs,

Al