depression/pain/meds/getting on with life

[Guest guest]

Squeek, I think you summed things up pretty well.

When I am feeling well I think - that's it! I have got

it licked! Then I start getting twinges - I can't even

say flares, since I have been diagnosed and been on

regular medication, I have never had a really bad one,

however my body thinks about it! Then I immediately

feel negative, down etc. Actually I do find that

walking does help with mild depression and pain.

Right now I haven't done anything for a few days

because of this stupid muscle but our talks over the

last few days may inspire me to make an effort.

I also agree with Marilyn and I do think this group is

SO helpful. I don't want to bother people close to me

all the time - but we all understand what is involved,

and know that there are others going through the same

stuff.

I have gone back up to five mg of pred. My doc said

lots of people need a low maintenance dose and not to

worry about it, generally I don't and I hope you guys

don't to much, either. Don't get down on yourselves

either, IT IS NOT YOUR FAULT that you are sick.

Have a good day, love Liz

__________________________________________________