Guest guest Posted March 17, 2004 Report Share Posted March 17, 2004 I have been a bit out of touch but have been busy with my family and running to doctors (the story of my life). I feel like they should have a chair in the offices with my name on it. Last September they took me off of Methotrexate because of a lung problem, last week I went back to the Pulmanory (sp) Specialist to do some tests to see if I could go back on Mxt. the test were good, lungs clear, look normal on the CT Scan, but he recommended I don't go back on Mxt. because it could happen again. Anyway that one is out the window with all the rest. I am still on Humira, taking the injections weekly with Arava. Not happy about the Arava but what can I say. I also take 400 mg. of Lodine XL three times a day. After being on prednisone since Sept., tapering from 40 mg to 1 mg my blood sugar is high and I am having trouble getting it under control. I am taking 17 pills a day plus injections once a week, I am afraid they will want to put me on insulin, I sure hope not. I am trying to eat right (not an easy task) and I have been doing 35 min. of exercise (includes warm ups, stretches, weight training for arms, sit ups and leg exercises. I ride the bike some times in the afternoons for 15 min. Blood sugar has come down some but still not good (170-180 range). I have decided I need to make some life style changes, it will probably be slow but I am going to make it. I have some catching up to do so I can see how everyone is doing. I did read Tess' message, I hope all goes well with the surgery and you are in my prayers. in Central Oregon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You are posting as a guest. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.