Re: How do you stay well?

February 19, 2009

Hi ,

Have you told your rheumy how sick you have been? He may want you to skip

MTX for a week. Definitely give him/her a call and talk about that. MTX

weakens an already weakened immune system. Don't skip a dose without calling

the

Dr. though.

Hope you feel better soon!

Heidi in Mass.

In a message dated 2/19/2009 9:45:09 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,

ldydewinter@... writes:

Hey all!

I'm recovering from a double whammy of strep and bronchitus. I didn't

know I was really sick because the prednisone kept my fever down. My

rheumy has me on 5 mg of prednisone, 8 mg of MTX and 20 of Arava. I

work in a dayspa and have two young children, so I'm always exposed to

germs even if I stay at home. My BIG frustration is every couple of

weeks or so...I get sick. I seem to have no immune system left. And

not just the sniffles. Whatever illness is going around completely

knocks me flat for a couple of days. Despite having the flu shot, I

caught the flu. This is my second round with strep throat this

winter. My husband is the best guy and always handles the kids. My

employer is nice but she hates turning away business in this economy.

How do all of you avoid getting sick so often? This is really really

wearing on me!! My daughter (who is 7) asked me if I w_as ever going to

be well like other mommies. I burst into tears. I just got diagnosed

last August and it's been a trial of Job for me. Any suggestions?

G

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February 19, 2009

Hi :

I wish I knew how to keep well too. I have had so many bouts of

Bronchitits, U.R.I.'s, and Pneumonia. This all started before I was

diagnosed with R.A. 6 years ago, and still continues to plague me.

I just try to rest every day, and I don't go to too many public places.

If I hear someone coughing, I head the other way FAST. Our immune

systems are so compromised with these auto.immune diseases. I wash my

hands so many times a day, that is just the way I am. I try to eat

well, and mainly try to get a good nights sleep. I am someone who can't

function with out sleep.

Everything we do with these diseases is trial and error. I hope you

will feel better soon. Just try to rest each day, and see how that

goes.

Wishing you better days ahead.

Hugs,

Barbara

Bronchititis

--- In , " ldydewinter04 " <ldydewinter@...>

wrote:

>

> Hey all!

> I'm recovering from a double whammy of strep and bronchitus. I didn't

> know I was really sick because the prednisone kept my fever down. My

> rheumy has me on 5 mg of prednisone, 8 mg of MTX and 20 of Arava. I

> work in a dayspa and have two young children, so I'm always exposed to

> germs even if I stay at home. My BIG frustration is every couple of

> weeks or so...I get sick. I seem to have no immune system left. And

> not just the sniffles. Whatever illness is going around completely

> knocks me flat for a couple of days. Despite having the flu shot, I

> caught the flu. This is my second round with strep throat this

> winter. My husband is the best guy and always handles the kids. My

> employer is nice but she hates turning away business in this economy.

> How do all of you avoid getting sick so often? This is really really

> wearing on me!! My daughter (who is 7) asked me if I was ever going to

> be well like other mommies. I burst into tears. I just got diagnosed

> last August and it's been a trial of Job for me. Any suggestions?

> G

>

February 19, 2009

I take a multivitamin and extra vitamin C, as well as some other

things. I don't get sick very often, but then I'm not around kids much.

Sue

On Feb 19, 2009, at 9:44 AM, ldydewinter04 wrote: