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I am on at the in-laws. They have slow dial-up and it also likes to bomb out every so often. I logged on Sunday, I believe? And it kept bombing out on me. I did not get to read my PMs. So... sorry if you sent me one and I did not reply. I even tried to make a post, but it kept not finding the page. I think too many ads to the left for the dial-up to tend with. That, or I need to see if they have a virus or hard drive cleaned up and all.

 
I have been ok. Had a rough couple of weeks. Been taking the Darvocet once a day and the Ultrams several times a day this past week. It is all the rain and crap we are getting.
 
Oddly... I am not swelled too bad today, like I was last week.
 
I actually started cleaning up my room and washing some clothes. My room is the catch all and has 4 peoples worth of clothing and in many sizes no one wears anymore! My room is a mess! So I have been going thru everyones clothes and getting rid of ones the kids have out grown. and putting up all the winter clothes.
 
My daughter is going into the 5th grade next school year! YAY!! She was having a hard time dealing with the recent "changes" and she decided not to do classwork or homework, and she had a couple of "F's" at progress report time. But I told her if she did not bring them up by the end of the year which was 3 weeks away at the time, that she would be stuck with the teacher she does not like. SO... she brought up the "F's" 45 & 55 to 80 & 92. She also got a medal this year for reading she was on the Gold team, 1 point away from being Diamond. I told her maybe next year will be better for her in receiving awards. This is the first year she did not receive an All A's trophy and prefect attendance. But she has been going thru a lot of changes lately... so... poor kid is freaking out
 
I go back to my RD June 2nd. I am going to talk about increasing my Remicade to 400mg and possibly increase the MTX. UGH! I so do not want to increase the MTX, but I need something to take care of all this inflammation I have and as it is right now... I might as well be still on Imuran! Toes still hurt, but mostly the couple of days after taking MTX. PLUS, the MTX makes my fatigue worse until about the Wednsday after taking it. I take it on Friday evenings.

I also get the MRI's of my hands at that RD visit as well, or it might be before my Remicade infusion. I do not remember, but it is in June when I get the MRIs.
 
Fibro has been doing pretty good! The Lyrica is working well. But I still have twitching and jerking. Wonder if RD will increase the dose? The Lyrica has been helping me sleep well too, since getting to the 100mg. I no longer get the feeling I was getting with it before the Happiness and goofiness. It just makes me sleepy now when I take it. And if I take it too late at night, and wake up like 6 hours after taking it, I am dizzy and lightheaded the whole day or until I go back to sleep. No wonder I am to take it 2 hours before bedtime
 
I also have been having alot of muscle spasms in my lower back again. My spine is inflammed so that is the reason for that. It has really been killing me lately and hindering what I do and how much I do.
 
I hope everyone is doing well! Hi Milly! How are you? Nice to see you so active on the board!
 
I am still at in-laws. Decided to stay since it is hotdog night at the in-laws. So... just waiting for hubby to get here.
 
I finished reading the Twilight Saga books! I finished them about 2 weeks ago. I kinda miss reading them. I thought about re-reading them, but I just do not like to read that much LOL! It helped me to deal with my pain and not doing well.
 
I am having a hard time dealing again. I guess kinda depressed? I keep thinking that hubby does not love me, and that he is better off finding someone who is better off as a wife to him and a better mother to my kids. But of course, the kids would be with me if we split up. So.... now that I think about it.... that last part is not a good one
 
He says he does not care that I cannot do the wifely chores. It is just me that it bothers I guess. But still... I get tire of me, I am sure he does. Just been feeling like a bad person all the way around.
 
I was to go to a baby shower last Sunday, and I did not go because I was hurting, swelled and so darn stiff, and tired! I LOVE Baby Showers! And it was right across the street from me too. I felt so bad about not making it. But I would have made everyone see & feel my misery probably, so was better that I stayed home.
 
I also did not visit my mommy for almost 2 weeks as well. I was not doing well, and I just did not want to make her feel bad. She has been depressed since her last surgery. So... I just stayed home and moped and watched hubby play his video games.
 
So... I have just been feeling down, because the Remicade is not working as long like it was.
 
Oh well... Hubby is going to be here in a few, so need to get off.
 
Hope to pop in some time soon!
 
Miss Ya'll!Good to see you 'round here! Stiff is the word of the month for me. Not a little alot. Chostochronditis. Everywhere top of my head to my toes. Had to have a Lyrica vicoden and flexeril for breakfast. I think I will see a neurologist and get an EEG or what ever. Just to get this one on record. I know this to shall pass but it is a humdinger. My knees ankles and feet were unstable this morning. Crutches are a no no with chostochronditis. I put four soda cans in a bag yesterday to carry up to my room. Ouch that was to much wieght. So I am sort of bedroom bound. When my fibro gets like this I pretty much have to ride it out. It does not really care what meds I take. Hi Joonie, I've missed you and your cute ways of phrasing things. I'm sorry to hear about how hard things are for you. I too had to suddenly miss a fun baby shower due to my medical issues. My shy daughter bravely went without me but would've had a lot more fun with me so left early. Please continue to check in here when you can. I hope your mom recovers well.
CathyMarie 
Hi Joonie....we miss you around here; but it sounds like you are finding some constructive ways to keep yourself busy. Good for you. Take care of yourself and visit us as time allows.
 
Hope all goes well with your up coming appointments.
Hey Joonie -missed you- glad you checked in! Hey Joonie.  Good to see you on the board.  We have missed you.
 
I hope the RD can tweak your meds to get you some relief.  Let us know how the appointment goes.
 
I was thinking about you the other day and wondering how you'd get online. I bet you're right about the in laws computer having a virus or needing to be defragged, we had dial up for years and I was always able to come here. I'd click on a message, get up, sweep the floor, come back and read. Load the next page, put the dishes away, come back and read. DSL has ruined my house cleaning routine. Hope to see you again soon.
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