Guest guest Posted June 28, 2002 Report Share Posted June 28, 2002 Went to my monthly rheumy visit. I haven't gained any weight, may have lost a pound or two of 50. He thinks I am doing great. He said I look real good. I am going down to 10 mg a day of the pred & I will be taking only 5 2.5 mg pills of the Methotrexate because of slightly elevated liver enzymes. he said they used to do biopsies but now they juggle the meds & it seems to work. He is not too concerned about the swelling around my eyes & nose since I am having no pain. I have also had trouble with my throat swelling from the top down. It is in the morning when I first get up & lasts an hour or so. As long as I can swallow & breath & it subsides not to worry. This happens every so often. I don't want to jump to conclusions since my body is dealing with med changes. Well, that's the latest. Just wanted you to know I am alive & well. Hope this finds all of you feeling well or getting there. Luv ya, Susiecue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 4, 2002 Report Share Posted October 4, 2002 Squeek, my mom nor my sister never lost their eye sight. My mom passed away in 1999 but because of other reasons and not AT. so don't you worry about that. My sister has has no problems, they have kept it under control. My mom had the biopsy done but because she had had 2 surgeries for TMJ, the artery they needed to biopsy wasn't where it should have been and they couldn't find it. LOL So that procedure was useless. LOL My sister won't have it done. Carmela in the group has had it done. They thought she had it too, but the biopsy showed she didn't I believe. If you want infor from her, she is always willing to help in any way. If you don't have her email addy I will be glad to send it. My mom and sisters drs felt confident they could keep it under control. I'm sure that the same will be true for you if that is truly what you have.. You just hang in there and all of these possitive thoughts and prayers that are coming your way will be answered. I'm going to take it easy today. I cancelled my rehab for today... With all the pred that I had to do for this test, didn't think it would be a good idea to go..LOL So I will rest til my test at 2pm then come home and rest some more. lOL Must get rested to go to the Pumkin Faire in town tomorrow and start my Christmas shopping.LOL Take care and try not to worry, we will do that for you.LOL hugs, love and prayer << Do you mind me asking how this affected your mom and your sister? Do they still have it or did it go away? Did your mom have the biopsy? Was it conclusive? >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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