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Started the prednisone today. Hoping to feel better tmrw, on 40mg. Last night my big toe felt like someone was drilling into the middle of my bone. I wanted so bad to let my psych issues take over and hurt myself so that I would have a diff pain that i was in control of. This sort of self destructive stuff is not new to me, I resisted those thoughts so don't worry, i wanted to so bad, that urge combined with the pain madee cry so much.

I guess i just Am hoping for a hug, you all are the only people who could
Even begin to understand me andnthis










LolI don't know why it says lol, this is not even remotely funnyHere are some hugs for you Little Mermaid -

Now, tie a knot in Franklin's rope and hang on tight!!  That Prednisone will kick in really sson!!

let the pred. give you a well deserved boost.  Going through school with RA was so tough-but I learned what I was made of.  We are a strong group!  But, there was alot of stuggle needed for me to realize that.  I spent many nights feeling the exact same way.  I really hope that you and your RD have a pretty easy relationship.  I could call mine up pretty much anytime to vent and tweak meds.  This really helped.

Please just put yourself first for a bit.  All the great things you are working for can ony happen if you continue to kick the RA's a$$.  In every fight, there is a moment where the other side gains a bit of an upper hand-it's how you react that determines the outcome of the fight.  You are one tough girl to have made it this far being so successful.  You got it in you-we all know that :)
rocckyd2010-08-13 00:25:20Many hugs to you lil Mermaid- not gentle ones but bear hugs that squeeze you tight and make you know someone cares and everything will be OK.
I know how much it meant to you to stay off of the prednisone and how hard it must have been to put that tablet in your mouth. May it bring you great relief quickly so you can begin your taper back off.
Stay in close contact with your counselor. I'm proud that you were able to resist self destructive urges-keep up the good work! Your counselor should have some coping skills to offer you in hard times.You are in my prayers.

ThAnks, i havnt always resisted those urges, but it's been awhile since I gave in. Thanks for the hugsBeen there done that, I've had issues with te same things and now eatig has sort of took it's place, the urges get bad and sometimes I give in but it's been q few monthsGentle hugs Mermaid, I hope the Pred kicks in and you feel better most soon. It's good to have goals about RA and the medications you take to deal with it.  I went off prednisone myself and have not gone back.  I'm in a bad way now, hanging in there but if it gets worse, I'll have to do something about it.  My goal was to take half my allowed pain med - I had to give up on that one.  My goal was to keep playing golf - I have started suffering a lot the day after I play, and who knows what will happen there. 
My point is that you do the best you can, but sometimes you have to cry uncle!  It's not a failure, it's an ongoing battle.  You can retreat a little, set new goals, and regain your ground later.  RA is the damnedest disease, you don't win or lose the war, just one battle at a time.  And then, there's another fight.  Get through today without cutting and you've won another one!
I guess so. struggling with the prednisone making me hungry but me not wantng to eat
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