swelling is rearing

January 7, 2008

Hi ...I was on Enbrel years ago and had some swelling in my feet and

legs. Have you checked with your rheumy? I ended up going off Enbrel as it

turned out not to be helpful for me, but I never knew why the swelling occurred.

I do hope you will check with your dr.

Also, I have Bipolar II which is well controlled with Lamictal. But even so,

stress and illness can make that 'flare' as well. I hope you can get some

answers and support, .

Hope always...

Cheryle

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From: " triviaplace " <renandstimpy3@...>

the swelling in my feet is rearing its ugly head again. I have been

on enbrel for 5 weeks and didn't have the swelling before hand.

Heck, now I can barely get out of bed in the morning. What used to

take me 30 mins to get out of bed is now taking me like 45 mins to an

hour. Sucks. I have a high demanding job and people rely on me

every day. My 2 children rely on me everyday. My boyfriend who is

visually impaired, ie: blind relies on my everyday. I'm sick of all

the suffering I have gone through with this disease. Why me? Why

now, why why why.

I'm sorry I needed to rant. It actually felt good. I'm glad there

are others out there going through the same issues. I'm happy that I

have others that I can relate to. My boyfriend doesn't seem to

understand it all. Even though he goes to the doctors with me and

asks questions it doesn't seem like he understands.

I live with RA and live with Bipolar on top of it. It makes it

difficult to handle some days.

January 8, 2008

Dear , I think we have all asked WHY at some point in our lives. I'm

so glad that you can come to the group and feel like you can vent. We all have

our burdens to bear and it seems like you have quite a few. I'm so sorry you

got this disease at a young age before your children were grown. I don't know

how serious you are with your boyfriend but if not, you would be better off

leaving him. That would take care of one obstacle. But if you truly do love

each other then that is a choice you have made for life. I don't understand why

these men go to the DR with you and not understand what they are saying. That

is one thing my husband does do and he asks more questions than I do. That I am

so thankful for. Your high demanding job is causing you a lot of stress and

that is not helping you either. I just read " The Spoon Theory " and maybe you

can read that to your boyfriend and also to your 2 children. I thought it was a

great read and the author was young like you. please don't ever be

sorry for venting to us in this group because that is what we are here for. I

truly do care and I will be praying for you to make the right choices and for

your swelling. Take tender gentle care of yourself and rest as much as you can.

Sending tender gentle hugs and fervent prayers. Bonnie

To the world you may be one person,

to one person you may be the world!

I found my birth daughter,

her name is !

www.bonniesplace1.com

Posted by: " triviaplace " renandstimpy3@... triviaplace

Mon Jan 7, 2008 7:55 pm (PST)