My RD appt. | Arthritis Information

 

He is always so happy to see me doing well. He can't get over the comeback I have made. He always comments about how he never expected to see me walking  briskly like I do, working 2 jobs and feeling good. He says he just remembers me shuffling in terribly, terribly sick not responding to the meds and feeling horrible.

 

He does not feel based on the examination, my bloodwork and how I am feeling that my disease is very active or causing erosions so he doesn't feel like I need to start a biologic at this time. He says that starting them with MTX at the get go is now being re-evaluated..train of thought is start it when it looks like progression is happening.

 

He's happy with the dosage of prednisone I'm down to and was OK and said to continue the taper as discussed 1 mg. every 2-4 weeks depending on how I feel.

 

He did think my bloated belly is from the prednisone and said as I get down lower it should go away.

 

He did not want to increase my folic acid for my hair loss problem because he said it could lower the effectiveness of my MTX. Was OK that I started taking Biotin.

 

All in all I am happy with my visit. I go back in 2 months and will get new blood work done before that visit.

It is always good to see the RD and not get a lecture or a med increase. It's wonderful to hear some good news about this awful disease. Excellent!

I'm leaving this morning for a visit with MIL. I hope everyone has a great weekend!

yay!!!  wanttobe!!  I am so happy for you...

good luck w/ the continued pred drop..

 

so glad ... so very glad you got this great report!!  Yep, that does sound like progress Yay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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