I just woke from a nap, and I have to say, I am already feeling SO much better.
I will be temporarily on prednisone for some relief until/if the
methatrexate kicks in. I had liver function and hep B and C test
done to find out if I am safe to take MTX first. Then, if that
comes in clean, I will start that soon. I go back in 5 weeks to
see how that is working for me.
She will try to wean me off the prednisone if the MTX works, and then
we will look into the more expensive drugs and try them if it comes to
that.
She was so wonderful and made me feel like I wasn't just being a
baby. She said I had a severe amount of swelling and felt so bad
for me.
She is keeping my costs down without my even asking. She gave me
a huge sample of MTX so I don't have to buy some right away. She
was just wonderful. She does her blood testing in her office for
liver function and it is really inexpensive that way. I am so
glad. I can afford that test every 8 weeks no problem.
So all in all, my hands and feet have already come down a lot. I
can't believe how different they look already. I am feeling very
hopeful and inspired. I can at least function again. I was
getting to the point where I couldn't walk more than an inch or two at
a time -- and that was starting to be 24/7, not just at night.
I feel human again. Thanks for listening to me, you all. It
has been nice to read and share with others. I am really feeling
like at least I am getting treatment. I was getting nothing before and
it was so painful. I can't wait to spend a painfree day with my
daughter. Heck, a halfpain day will do!
Yeah pain free at last. Life is good. Enjoy every moment of it.That is great news! Congratulations. It's amazing what it feels like to not
hurt, isn't it? I'm sorry prednisone is so evil, since it does such amazing
stuff. I'm off it now, but I wish I weren't. I hope the methotrexate works
for you.
Glad you're feeling a bit better and that you had a good app't. Sounds like you have a good doctor.to cure RA the most important is find a good doctor. the skill of the
doctor is more important than drug. becasue the doctor have find out
which kind RA you have. each patient is a indenpent individul the
situation is dfferent even they looks like same.
RA can be cured if the doctor diagnose right first and give the proper treatment.
there is guy joke me that i should go to cancer board or mental board.
if i tell you i know doctor who can cure somach cancer and breast
cancer totaly and without sugery. maybe everyone will laugh. but it is
ture. and if i tell you i know doctor can reconnect bokened spinal
maybe everyone here will think i am crazy. but it is true too.
I am so happy for you Arizona. It feels so good to finally get some treatment and prednisone is HEAVEN at first. The results are quick and what a relief. Just keep in mind, you don't want to stay on it long term.
I am so happy you inflammation is coming down. I predict a play day with your daughter soon I go to ra next week. She will do some blood work. It's been 4 months since I have seen her. PatMaybe you should recomened your doc for the people here. a good doctor need be advertised. otherwise no people will know. It could help a lot of people. so that people don't waste time and life on bad ones.
Arizonara
I am very happy that you have found a doctor who understands what you're dealing with and has been able to help you so quickly.