Guest guest Posted September 15, 1999 Report Share Posted September 15, 1999 <!doctype html public " -//w3c//dtd html 4.0 transitional//en " > <html> I have always considered a flare up to be a period where I deal with constant and more annoying pain than usual, and it usually goes on for a few weeks or longer. & nbsp; I am not sure what the actual medical criteria is for a flare up...anybody?? <p>Janet <br> & nbsp; <br> & nbsp;</html> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 24, 2000 Report Share Posted July 24, 2000 Hi a: Sorry to hear about your flare and your husband's back. I think maybe you are right about the flare being caused by changing meds. Why did your dr. change you? Perhaps it will take awhile for the Enbrel or is it Celebrex to get into your system and work. I am afraid if you change back, the Voltran won't work again and you will be in a bigger mess. I remember it took so so long for the MTX to kick in......I mean months. That is why I got so high on Prednisone to hold me over. Now the MTX has put me into remission and I'm tapering off Prednisone. However, if you can, stay away from Prednisone because it is very very hard to get off. I know of people who are on 1mg. and flare if they go off completely. I am at 11mg. and hope it does not happen to me once I get down there. Us RA's have a real time with our bodies don't we? If your hands and wrists are hurting, I don't blame you for not wanting to type much. It seems to only make things worse. Try heat on them. The rice sock I wrote about the other night is great. Hope you get to feeling better soon. Take care. Jeannette Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 24, 2000 Report Share Posted July 24, 2000 This is distressing news, a! I'm wondering about your change in meds, too. Hmmmmm. I'm really hoping that your flare will end quickly and that your hands, wrists, and elbows will be back to normal. ----- Original Message ----- From: " a " <aA@...> <egroups> Sent: Sunday, July 23, 2000 10:56 PM Subject: [ ] Flaring > Hi everyone. Sorry I haven't been as active, but I've been flaring. > The RA is spreading into my wrists, hands and both elbows, so I've been limiting my time on the keyboard. I'm wondering if there is a connection between this flare and my meds being changed from Voltaren to Celebrex. I was doing so well, and my sed rate was lower than it's ever been. I guess I'll have to ask my doctor if I can go back on the Voltaren. On top of this flare, my husband has been home all week after hurting his back. When it rains it pours. I keep saying it could be worse, but I don't know what is worse than RA involvement of my hands. I've been really down in the dumps about it, but like the rest of you, I will learn to adapt. Welcome to all the new members. > > a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 25, 2000 Report Share Posted July 25, 2000 a, I'm sorry you are down in the dunps. I was just there last week!! Thank God this week is better but it sure is hard being down. I will keep you in my prayers! And you husband also. have you heard of using a parafin wax machine for your hands and wrists? Someone has been telling me about it and I was considering getting one. I hear they're really good. Hope your feeling better soon. Barb -----Original Message----- From: a <aA@...> egroups <egroups> Date: Sunday, July 23, 2000 9:17 PM Subject: [ ] Flaring >Hi everyone. Sorry I haven't been as active, but I've been flaring. >The RA is spreading into my wrists, hands and both elbows, so I've been limiting my time on the keyboard. I'm wondering if there is a connection between this flare and my meds being changed from Voltaren to Celebrex. I was doing so well, and my sed rate was lower than it's ever been. I guess I'll have to ask my doctor if I can go back on the Voltaren. On top of this flare, my husband has been home all week after hurting his back. When it rains it pours. I keep saying it could be worse, but I don't know what is worse than RA involvement of my hands. I've been really down in the dumps about it, but like the rest of you, I will learn to adapt. Welcome to all the new members. > >a > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 25, 2000 Report Share Posted July 25, 2000 Hi a, So sorry to read about your flaring of your hands, wrists and elbows . Does this mean that you officially have RA now? I know that you had said before that your hands were not affected so you were not really sure if you had RA. We really feel for you . Also, so sorry to hear about 's back . Hang in there........we will be here to comfort. *Hugs* ~ Esther & Carol ~ ----- Original Message ----- From: a <aA@...> <egroups> Sent: Sunday, July 23, 2000 11:56 PM Subject: [ ] Flaring > Hi everyone. Sorry I haven't been as active, but I've been flaring. > The RA is spreading into my wrists, hands and both elbows, so I've been limiting my time on the keyboard. I'm wondering if there is a connection between this flare and my meds being changed from Voltaren to Celebrex. I was doing so well, and my sed rate was lower than it's ever been. I guess I'll have to ask my doctor if I can go back on the Voltaren. On top of this flare, my husband has been home all week after hurting his back. When it rains it pours. I keep saying it could be worse, but I don't know what is worse than RA involvement of my hands. I've been really down in the dumps about it, but like the rest of you, I will learn to adapt. Welcome to all the new members. > > a > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 25, 2000 Report Share Posted July 25, 2000 a, Sorry to hear you're flaring. My right wrist is one of my most painful parts (well it was before it fused itself). Hopefully the Voltaren will help since you switched back to it. Tery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 25, 2000 Report Share Posted July 25, 2000 Me too . I stopped taking the Celebrex and went back on Voltaren. This morning after just one day on Voltaren, I feel a change. Thanks, a ----- Original Message ----- From: Matsumura <Matsumura_Clan@...> < egroups> Sent: Monday, July 24, 2000 11:04 AM Subject: Re: [ ] Flaring > This is distressing news, a! I'm wondering about your change in meds, > too. Hmmmmm. > > I'm really hoping that your flare will end quickly and that your hands, > wrists, and elbows will be back to normal. > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: " a " <aA@...> > <egroups> > Sent: Sunday, July 23, 2000 10:56 PM > Subject: [ ] Flaring > > > > Hi everyone. Sorry I haven't been as active, but I've been flaring. > > The RA is spreading into my wrists, hands and both elbows, so I've been > limiting my time on the keyboard. I'm wondering if there is a connection > between this flare and my meds being changed from Voltaren to Celebrex. I > was doing so well, and my sed rate was lower than it's ever been. I guess > I'll have to ask my doctor if I can go back on the Voltaren. On top of this > flare, my husband has been home all week after hurting his back. When it > rains it pours. I keep saying it could be worse, but I don't know what is > worse than RA involvement of my hands. I've been really down in the dumps > about it, but like the rest of you, I will learn to adapt. Welcome to all > the new members. > > > > a > > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Failed tests, classes skipped, forgotten locker combinations. > Remember the good 'ol days > 1/7076/7/_/478567/_/964451135/ > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > URL to change your membership options: /group/ > RA-support website: http://www.rasupport.webprovider.com/ > Our chat room: www.delphi.com/RheumatoidArth1/start > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 25, 2000 Report Share Posted July 25, 2000 Hi a, I am new to the list and what I have to say may be old news. If so, I am sorry for being boring but... I also have RA in my hands and wrist. I have gotten carts for every job around the house. I have a clothes hamper on wheels and a rolling cart to put folded clothes on when it is time to return them. I have a cart to put groceries in when I unload the car.I even have a small cart I use to set the table or clear the table. I have found these really keep me from overusing my hands are wrist. My husband and friends call be the " Cart Queen " I just smile and say " It works! " Rose __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 26, 2000 Report Share Posted July 26, 2000 Thanks Tery. I'm glad your wrist has fused, and hope it is now painfree. I have one ankle that fused, and the other one is almost all fused, but when they act up, it is not fun. a ----- Original Message ----- From: <tjones500@...> < egroups> Sent: Tuesday, July 25, 2000 2:44 PM Subject: Re: [ ] Flaring > a, > Sorry to hear you're flaring. My right wrist is one of my most painful parts > (well it was before it fused itself). Hopefully the Voltaren will help > since you switched back to it. Tery > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 26, 2000 Report Share Posted July 26, 2000 Rose, Thanks for the tips. I learned a lot about carts when my children were young and I couldn't carry them because my knees and ankles were so bad. I used a small baby stroller for moving them from room to room, carrying laundry and about anything else that I wanted moved. Don't think your tips are boring! Even if I heard them a hundred times before, we have new people that can benefit from other people's experiences. I am upset at how clumsy I've become. I don't know if I am loosing strength in my hands from RA or FM, but whatever the reason, I'm dropping everything and can't open things. I love your ideas, thanks for sharing. a ----- Original Message ----- From: RS ThirdGrade <rsthirdgrade@...> < egroups> Sent: Tuesday, July 25, 2000 3:25 PM Subject: Re: [ ] Flaring > Hi a, > > I am new to the list and what I have to say may be old > news. If so, I am sorry for being boring but... > > I also have RA in my hands and wrist. I have gotten > carts for every job around the house. I have a clothes > hamper on wheels and a rolling cart to put folded > clothes on when it is time to return them. > > I have a cart to put groceries in when I unload the > car.I even have a small cart I use to set the table or > clear the table. > > I have found these really keep me from overusing my > hands are wrist. > > My husband and friends call be the " Cart Queen " > > I just smile and say " It works! " > > Rose > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 27, 2000 Report Share Posted July 27, 2000 Rose, One thing you can be thankful for is that you have a dr. that wants to keep tabs on how you are doing. So many people complain about the poor care they are getting for the treatment of their RA etc. It will be difficult for you to do all the up coming work, can you ask for an aide? Jeannette Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 27, 2000 Report Share Posted July 27, 2000 Hi a, I have also been dropping everything I put in my hands. I thought maybe it was just old age.:-) Now I can blame it on RA. I went to the doctor today. He said my x-rays and blood test showed I still had a lot of inflammation in the joints in my hands. My first thought was " I have to pay you for this information- I could have told you that. " But I was nice, I didn't say it. I have to start working in my classroom next week. Unpacking boxes, putting up boards, cleaning desk, and putting out books. Since we both figure my pain level will go up with all this over use of my hands the doctor told me to take one celebrex in the morning and the afternoon until I can get back to a less hetic schedule. ( Like teaching 25 eight year olds will be less hetic) I have to call him every week and let him know if it is hurting my stomach. I am learning so much from this list. I thank everyone for sharing with me. Rose, the Cart Lady __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 28, 2000 Report Share Posted July 28, 2000 Hi Jeannette, Yes, I do like my doctor and have confidence in him. He is young, but everyone is young compared to me. He has a short beard and wears jeans,cowboy shirts and boots. He makes me smile when I see him come down the hall with his white coat flying behind him. I won't have an aide until after school starts and then only a couple hours a day. But I do have wonderful co-workers. I went to school today and found the husband of one of the teachers sweeping spider webs from the windows in my room.He had taken down my curtains and said his wife was going to wash them and he would put them up next week. He had also cleaned my ceiling fan. When he said he would be back next week to help me move furniture around, I thanked him and he said his wife told him to come help me and he always does what she says. :-) Others have offered to help fill in folders and computer cards the first few weeks of school. So I am really blessed with good friends. Most of us have taught together for 10 years or more so we are an extended family. When my husband had a stroke several years ago they were the force that kept me together. So I guess for each bad thing that comes our way like RA there are also good things like friends. Oh, by the way I have a cart for moving books and things around my classroom. :-))))) Rose __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 28, 2000 Report Share Posted July 28, 2000 Rose, I'm so gald you had help. It's really hard for me to ask people to help me. I love getting help, I am just afraid of being a burden to others. Stems from being the 12th of 13 children. Always felt in the way. Someone once said to be that I am always willing to help others, and thus being a blessing, so I need to let peole help me so they can be blessed. I'm glad that gentlemen listens to his wife Barb -----Original Message----- From: RS ThirdGrade <rsthirdgrade@...> egroups < egroups> Date: Thursday, July 27, 2000 7:50 PM Subject: Re: [ ] Flaring >Hi Jeannette, > >Yes, I do like my doctor and have confidence in him. >He is young, but everyone is young compared to me. >He has a short beard and wears jeans,cowboy shirts and >boots. He makes me smile when I see him come down the >hall with his white coat flying behind him. > >I won't have an aide until after school starts and >then only a couple hours a day. But I do have >wonderful co-workers. > >I went to school today and found the husband of one of >the teachers sweeping spider webs from the windows in >my room.He had taken down my curtains and said his >wife was going to wash them and he would put them up >next week. He had also cleaned my ceiling fan. When he >said he would be back next week to help me move >furniture around, I thanked him and he said his wife >told him to come help me and he always does what she >says. :-) > >Others have offered to help fill in folders and >computer cards the first few weeks of school. So I am >really blessed with good friends. Most of us have >taught together for 10 years or more so we are an >extended family. When my husband had a stroke several >years ago they were the force that kept me together. > >So I guess for each bad thing that comes our way like >RA there are also good things like friends. > >Oh, by the way I have a cart for moving books and >things around my classroom. :-))))) > >Rose > >__________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 28, 2000 Report Share Posted July 28, 2000 Rose: That is wonderful to have people like that just come and help you out without even asking. I am glad for you. It is a blessing. Jeannette Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 29, 2000 Report Share Posted July 29, 2000 Jeanette, Being such a difficult disease to diagnose and treat, I think frustration levels are higher for both RA patients and doctors. We get angry and frustrated at meds that don't work, meds with toxic side effects, and doctors that have to use trial and error to try to find our best drug cocktails. I think the majority of us feel we get good care from our doctors. Maybe I'll poll the group and see what the percentages are just out of curiosity. Although I don't particularly like my " stuffed shirt " doctor, I can't complain about the quality of care. I just wish he could cure me and I get frustrated at watching my body deteriorate. a ----- Original Message ----- From: <olsonsej@...> < egroups> Sent: Thursday, July 27, 2000 12:07 AM Subject: Re: [ ] Flaring > Rose, > > One thing you can be thankful for is that you have a dr. that wants to keep > tabs on how you are doing. So many people complain about the poor care they > are getting for the treatment of their RA etc. > > It will be difficult for you to do all the up coming work, can you ask for an > aide? > > Jeannette > > > > URL to change your membership options: /group/ > RA-support website: http://www.rasupport.webprovider.com/ > Our chat room: www.delphi.com/RheumatoidArth1/start > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 29, 2000 Report Share Posted July 29, 2000 Rose, Teaching 25 eight year olds is enough to make you drop everything! I hope you don't stress your hands to much getting your classroom ready. Good luck with the Celebrex. I hope it keeps you pain free. a ----- Original Message ----- From: RS ThirdGrade <rsthirdgrade@...> < egroups> Sent: Wednesday, July 26, 2000 11:06 PM Subject: Re: [ ] Flaring > Hi a, > > I have also been dropping everything I put in my > hands. I thought maybe it was just old age.:-) > Now I can blame it on RA. > > I went to the doctor today. He said my x-rays and > blood test showed I still had a lot of inflammation in > the joints in my hands. My first thought was " I have > to pay you for this information- I could have told you > that. " But I was nice, I didn't say it. > > I have to start working in my classroom next week. > Unpacking boxes, putting up boards, cleaning desk, and > putting out books. Since we both figure my pain level > will go up with all this over use of my hands the > doctor told me to take one celebrex in the morning and > the afternoon until I can get back to a less hetic > schedule. ( Like teaching 25 eight year olds will be > less hetic) > > I have to call him every week and let him know if it > is hurting my stomach. > > I am learning so much from this list. I thank everyone > for sharing with me. > > Rose, the Cart Lady > > > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 29, 2000 Report Share Posted July 29, 2000 Rose, He sound like a down to earth doctor that I'd like too! It's great that you have friends to help you especially with spider web removal LOL! We will learn many cart tips from you! a ----- Original Message ----- From: RS ThirdGrade <rsthirdgrade@...> < egroups> Sent: Thursday, July 27, 2000 10:50 PM Subject: Re: [ ] Flaring > Hi Jeannette, > > Yes, I do like my doctor and have confidence in him. > He is young, but everyone is young compared to me. > He has a short beard and wears jeans,cowboy shirts and > boots. He makes me smile when I see him come down the > hall with his white coat flying behind him. > > I won't have an aide until after school starts and > then only a couple hours a day. But I do have > wonderful co-workers. > > I went to school today and found the husband of one of > the teachers sweeping spider webs from the windows in > my room.He had taken down my curtains and said his > wife was going to wash them and he would put them up > next week. He had also cleaned my ceiling fan. When he > said he would be back next week to help me move > furniture around, I thanked him and he said his wife > told him to come help me and he always does what she > says. :-) > > Others have offered to help fill in folders and > computer cards the first few weeks of school. So I am > really blessed with good friends. Most of us have > taught together for 10 years or more so we are an > extended family. When my husband had a stroke several > years ago they were the force that kept me together. > > So I guess for each bad thing that comes our way like > RA there are also good things like friends. > > Oh, by the way I have a cart for moving books and > things around my classroom. :-))))) > > Rose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 30, 2000 Report Share Posted July 30, 2000 Rose, I love all your uses for carts. Since I am having back problems now, I am really aware of how much carts help us. You will have your hands full at school but if you can keep busy, it is best. That is what I have found anyway. In the last month, I have been sitting around so much and I am getting tired of it. Good luck with the Celebrex. Pat At 08:06 PM 07/26/2000 -0700, you wrote: >Hi a, > >I have also been dropping everything I put in my >hands. I thought maybe it was just old age.:-) >Now I can blame it on RA. > >I went to the doctor today. He said my x-rays and >blood test showed I still had a lot of inflammation in >the joints in my hands. My first thought was " I have >to pay you for this information- I could have told you >that. " But I was nice, I didn't say it. > >I have to start working in my classroom next week. >Unpacking boxes, putting up boards, cleaning desk, and >putting out books. Since we both figure my pain level >will go up with all this over use of my hands the >doctor told me to take one celebrex in the morning and >the afternoon until I can get back to a less hetic >schedule. ( Like teaching 25 eight year olds will be >less hetic) > >I have to call him every week and let him know if it >is hurting my stomach. > >I am learning so much from this list. I thank everyone >for sharing with me. > >Rose, the Cart Lady > > >__________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 4, 2000 Report Share Posted August 4, 2000 Hi a, I am sorry to hear you are flaring and that the summer has not been one of boating and camping for you. I know how important it to you. Your web page is great!!!! I am very impressed!!! Thanks for giving us acess to it. My sister was here from Toronto for 2 weeks along with two of her friends. We spent a lot of time at our cabin and it brought up a lot of grief around my parents. I have been exhasted since she left. We spent a day in Seattle and went to the Experience Music Project. It was quite interesting. Days like that seem to set me back for weeks. For the first time in my life I am wondering if I am depressed, I have no motivation or enthusiasum and I just don't seem to be myself. Maybe its a mid-life crisis, who knows. I think being parentless has had a greater impact on me than I ever would have guessed it would. I hope your flare is easing up and that you will get some summer fun in!! Trish --- a <aA@...> wrote: > Hi everyone. Sorry I haven't been as active, but I've been flaring. > The RA is spreading into my wrists, hands and both elbows, so I've been limiting my time on > the keyboard. I'm wondering if there is a connection between this flare and my meds being > changed from Voltaren to Celebrex. I was doing so well, and my sed rate was lower than it's > ever been. I guess I'll have to ask my doctor if I can go back on the Voltaren. On top of > this flare, my husband has been home all week after hurting his back. When it rains it > pours. I keep saying it could be worse, but I don't know what is worse than RA involvement > of my hands. I've been really down in the dumps about it, but like the rest of you, I will > learn to adapt. Welcome to all the new members. > > a > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2000 Report Share Posted August 5, 2000 Trish, I'll just have to hope next summer is better. Maybe by then I'll have found my drug combo. Glad you like the web site. Now that it's been graded, I'll be adding more to it. I'm glad you had a nice visit with your sister. I'm sure the reflections of your parents brought back the painful memories of the fact that they are gone. It must be a hard thing to deal with. I am very close to my parents, and can't imagine loosing them. I sure your visit brought back happy memories too. It is common to be depressed after loosing a parent. I hope you feel better. a ----- Original Message ----- From: Trish Goodvin <tgoodvin@...> < egroups> Sent: Thursday, August 03, 2000 11:37 PM Subject: Re: [ ] Flaring > Hi a, > I am sorry to hear you are flaring and that the summer has not been one of boating and camping > for you. I know how important it to you. Your web page is great!!!! I am very impressed!!! > Thanks for giving us acess to it. > My sister was here from Toronto for 2 weeks along with two of her friends. We spent a lot of > time at our cabin and it brought up a lot of grief around my parents. I have been exhasted > since she left. We spent a day in Seattle and went to the Experience Music Project. It was > quite interesting. Days like that seem to set me back for weeks. For the first time in my > life I am wondering if I am depressed, I have no motivation or enthusiasum and I just don't > seem to be myself. Maybe its a mid-life crisis, who knows. I think being parentless has had > a greater impact on me than I ever would have guessed it would. > I hope your flare is easing up and that you will get some summer fun in!! > Trish > --- a <aA@...> wrote: > > Hi everyone. Sorry I haven't been as active, but I've been flaring. > > The RA is spreading into my wrists, hands and both elbows, so I've been limiting my time on > > the keyboard. I'm wondering if there is a connection between this flare and my meds being > > changed from Voltaren to Celebrex. I was doing so well, and my sed rate was lower than it's > > ever been. I guess I'll have to ask my doctor if I can go back on the Voltaren. On top of > > this flare, my husband has been home all week after hurting his back. When it rains it > > pours. I keep saying it could be worse, but I don't know what is worse than RA involvement > > of my hands. I've been really down in the dumps about it, but like the rest of you, I will > > learn to adapt. Welcome to all the new members. > > > > a > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 22, 2001 Report Share Posted May 22, 2001 Bev - I don't have any suggestions - just want to send some hugs your way. I am so sorry you are having a hard time. I am headed for (the dreaded) colonoscopy today, to see what is causing my colon problems. Will lift you up in my prayers... take care, & hold in there... Lynne >From: Bryarwoode@... >Date: Tue, 22 May 2001 01:45:03 EDT > > >My kids took me to emerg this afternoon as I was feeling so crummy and >weak. > I have lost so much weight and feeling weak at the knees with no energy. >The ER doc said I was flaring and weight loss is typical with MCTD. >Suggested I get some DMARDS. > A. has me on Biaxin and Nystatin. I was reading in the Road Back >page >that Clindy IV's have turned illnesses around. Should I sugget give >me these or is Biaxin a good alternative. >Have apt. with ENT today to have a look at my ear perfortation. My >audiologist said it looks terrible but he never saw it last year, his >partner >did. A rinky dink ENT I saw a week ago said it was fine and I was clear >of >any problems in my sinuses. I am seeing my old ENT tomorrow who saw my >ear >perforation last year. >Also my voice is cracking again. The ER nurse said I could have some >nodules on my vocal chords. I'll see what the ENT says tomorrow. >Any suggestions about the clindy welcome. > >Bev _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 31, 2002 Report Share Posted December 31, 2002 ((((((((((((((((((Stacey)))))))))))))))) I'm so sorry you're flaring too. You've had a rough year, particularly the past couple of months. And you certainly deserve so much better. I'll be praying that this year holds a miracle for you, and for all of us. Lots of love, Carol [ ] Flaring Hi All, Just wanted to post a short note. Many things going on. My cat, Toots, has been sick. She scared me to death. She was drooling and staring into space and not responding. I thought she had a stroke or something. I rushed her to the vet and he said it was an infection and gave antibiotics and IV fluids. She is much better now. I went to the rheumy on Friday. He is disturbed by the MRI report and also noted that my knees were a little puffy. He asked me if I wanted to try to taper the pred. from 5 mg to 2.5 mg and I agreed. Well I woke up this am in a pre flare state. My knees are stiff and painful as well as my wrists. I am so fatigued that all I did today was rest most of the time. I called him and told him that I was going back to the 5 mg for now. The psoriasis on my hands is starting to get out of control. I have been putting hydrocortisone ointment on them and wrapping them. It seems to help a bit. My back is extremely painful and I can't wait to see the neuro on the 2nd. Enough whining. I want to wish all of you a very happy new year. I hope that all of you have a better next year than the last one. Keep hoping for that miracle treatment. Love and Hugs Stacey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 31, 2002 Report Share Posted December 31, 2002 (((((((((((Stacey)))))))))))...golly, I sure wish you were feeling better. I'm sorry you have so much going on, kiddo. Please know you're in my heart & in my prayers. All My Love to You & Wyatt.... Tess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 1, 2003 Report Share Posted January 1, 2003 <PRE>sorry to hear that you are flaring stacey, i hope they can get it under control soon. kathy in il Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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