Heidi

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Hi Heidi,

I am on prednisone, and still getting a full diagnosis. I just found out I

have + natural killer cells, and will need the IVIG drug. The prednisone

(and prayer) is helping with my other symptoms. Can you get a reproductive

immunologist to test you for autoimmune problems specific to pregnancy?

God bless,

Kitty

Hi Kitty!

I’m not too sure if we’ve met officially. If not then HI! And WELCOME!

Sorry about your cancer scare, that must have given you another perspective

on life. It’s nice to have a companion on my baby-making mission! (I hope

I understood right that you are trying for a baby) Maybe we can compare

notes! How long have you been trying? What meds are you taking for the RA

while you’re trying? Has your doctor given you any pregnancy specific

advice related to RA and medication? How old are you? Oops it’s 20

questions time LOL! I’m 26 years old and was diagnosed with RA when I was

25. We’ve been trying for a baby for over 2 & a half years now (quiet a bit

over!). I take prednisone to control the RA, the doctors have said it’s the

only thing that’s safe for a fetus. They have told me that it will be safe

to take throughout pregnancy if it’s necessary and afterwards I’ll start

either Plaquenil or Methotrexate. My gynae however wants me to drop my dose

of Pred as much as possible and try to lose a little weight – easier said

than done! I’m only taking 5mg a day right now and I can feel it’s not

enough – Arthur is saying Hi! And my blood tests are not too good, both CRP

& ESR being higher than usual but it’s worth it so I’m not complaining!

I hope I haven’t bored you with the detail; it’s just interesting to meet

someone going through the same thing.

I’m looking forward to getting to know you better.

Hugs,

Heidi