So hi everyone, I'm glad to see the board has calmed down. Its been a long time sence I posted. I'm celebrating (ish) my one year with this whole thing and I felt the urge to post to say hi and thank you (again) for all the support during my first few months of the dx.
as an update. I'm currently on 15mg of mobic, 200mg of plaquenil, 1mg of folic acid, and 2000mg of sulfazine. I'm also going to be starting mtx with in the next couple weeks. I've had 3 or 4 mini flares over the last year and one major major flare over the summer (i was put on pred for 1 week-and then tappered off---that is one hell of a wonder drug!) other than that my hands are still swolen and my feet, anckles and knees have been sore. thats why were going to add the mtx becuase althought my fatigue has calmed down as well as my stiffness I'm still not feeling good as often as my ra wants.
I'm glad to see some of you are doing better (or in the process of getting there) and I still wish the best for all of you who are having a rough time right now. you are all always in my thoughts and prayers. i found it increadably comforting to know that i'm not the only one and was very greatful for the advice.
always-- Jessica
I hope you're not going to go away againHi Jessica---it's nice of you to come back and give us an update. Good luck with the mtx!Hey Jess! Sounds like things are going pretty well for you. Hope the mtx helps get you over the top!
So what's new in your life?
well i'm still in school working on my aa nursing degree but i'm looking to transfer into suny brockport bsn for the spring semester. I think the change will be nice and i'm so stressed out in my current program.
I'm a little worried about the mtx. its part of the scarry drugs but i'm ready to be and feel back to normal. its going to be a little bit of a bummer because i'm not going to be able to celebrate my 21st birthday the way you usually do but i'm ok with that. I'll just ask for a water on the rocks with a twist of lime!
so whats the update with you all?... i'm in the process of checking some of the back posts