Re: lengthy flare-up Feel better Solutions???? Lori

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Hi Lori:

Boy, does this hit home for me right now! I am also

in the midst of a nasty flare up, but only for about

the past four days now (hopefully will not last too

much longer.....). Anyway, when this happens,

sometimes Prednisone is the only recourse, and I would

definately call your doctor and ask for a short burst

of this or maybe a Medrol pack. I have not reached

that point yet, but if this lasts for two weeks, I

will be calling my doctor too.

When these kinds of flares hit with pain, stiffness,

and fatigue overwhelming, hobbling, and barely being

able to do what you need day to day, it really does

begin to affect your emotions and you can get even

more draggy because of that. I do the usual, hot

showers, heating pad, rice socks, take my pain med

(Ultram ER which barely takes the edge off), and rest,

rest, rest because laying down or sitting reading is

about all I can do. There are no quick fixes that I

know of, unfortunately, but if you hear of one, please

let me know!

With the company coming and all that goes along with

that extra stress, calling your doctor and discussing

Prednisone or the like would be your best bet. It

always gets me back on track pain-wise, and gives me

more energy as a plus. I will be keeping you in my

prayers that this flare eases up on you, and you get

to enjoy your company. Take care - hang in there -

Kathe in CA

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> Hi Everyone!

> I have been dragging around for about 2 weeks

> now and called for

> appt. with Rh. Dr. and she is gone until the 31st.

> I feel very scared

> {panicky} when the swelling, pain, and zombie

> fatigue lasts this long.

> I don't like prednisone, however, once in a great

> while I'll go there

> to sort of kick-start the rusty gears with a one

> week dose pack.

> Does anyone have any methods you use, dietary or

> other, to combat

> flare ups? I was taking Humira for a year and

> toward the end the

> Humira compromised my immune system and I was sick

> all the time.

> I hope someone will have ANY helpful hint that has

> worked for you and

> I can try. Wouldn " t you know I have company coming

> on Wed. for TWO

> weeks. I don't want to be spider-woman but

> semi-functional would be a

> blessing.

> Thanks for listening and sharing.

> Lori

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