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

October 23, 2006

Have you tried changes in your diet or other things in addition to

the meds? In my opinion, there's a lot that can be done to improve

well-being, and diet is huge for me. Wheat and dairy products really

mess me up! Supplements have been helpful. Swimming is a must for me.

etc.

--- In , " mvspringrun " <mvspringrun@...>

wrote:

>

> 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

> mvspringrun@...

>

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