Guest guest Posted November 13, 2002 Report Share Posted November 13, 2002 Hi All, Had a visit with my doctor this morning--Ron nearly had to ask for a wheel chair to get me into the office. I have never been in that much pain before, and really unable to do anything. Ron had to get me dressed this morning. After one quick look, and a few questions, the sweet doctor said " well, there's no doubt about the diagnosis now! We are going to attack this thing right back. " So he started me on 40 mg pred this week, and a taper over the next 4 weeks. He also made an appt. with a new rheumy " only " 40 minutes away, and told her that " this lady needs to see you NOW! " So I get to go see her on the 22nd, which is pretty amazing for a first-time appt. I'm already starting to feel a bit better, but still awfully uncomfortable. Ron said he'd allow just this one email, then I am back on the couch for the rest of the evening, even have a sub for bowling (which I may be able to resume next week.) If any of you have any suggestions for me, like what to expect from the pred., etc., and what to tell the rheumy when I go, I'd appreciate it. He told me that it would give me an appetite (well that would be something novel!) and might make me feel weak for awhile. Well, weak would be an improvement. I thought I'd start a journal, retro to last week when this really bad flare started, and take it with me as some of you have done. Any suggestions for what to eat--dr. said buy lots of fish, chicken, veggies & fruit. OK, my nurse is pulling me away, so I'll talk to you tomorrow (I hope!) Hope you all are having peaceful day & night to come. God bless, Judi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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