Ok guys. I told you I am pro-active and I think I have a great rheumy. He says he will help me fight the pre-existing condition thing but if we do not win, he will make sure I still get treated. I am starting plaquenil and MTX tomorrow - tonight I am getting drunk! I am told - NEVER NEVER NEVER can I drink alcohol again!!!!!!! OMG That will be new. He also put me on disability for three months- until the tx starts working. I lost 10 pounds this week - which was amazing (I think stress). So the next month, I focus on getting well. Going swimming, starting Tai Chi and yoga, applying for state medical insurance tomorrow, just in case and I will probably be a nuisance on this message board trying to learn from all of you and get a support "fix" and someday- hopefully offer some support.
I have a funny before I go
My rheumy put me on anti-depressants which sadly
My head is spinning, lets see.....get drunk, yoga , swimming, Tai Chi ....Oh crazy psychologist was her name Ester by any chance??
I'm glad you sound in good spirits and are taking charge. Your rheumy does sound like a good guy and that's a great feeling to know that he will jump in an help on an issue like this that has been weighing so heavy on you. Feel good, don't over do it, keep us posted! Love to see your posts
Pam Dear Roxy....you have a fighting spirit! I like to hear that! I am glad you are being pro-active in this! I did the same as you.....started swimming, set up yoga schedule, began fueling my body with better nutrition, etc. I think that the psychologist you saw should be reported to the licensing board. I'm a mental health therapist, and that is unethical practice. I'm glad to hear that you have such a good doctor who is willing to work with you through this...insurance hassles and all. I hope you enjoy your last night of drinking, LOL. love and healing hugs, juliah Hi Roxy, First, I love the print size you used, I can read it easily. I'm developing cataracts, probably from the prednisone, so the bigger and darker the print the better.
I'm absolutely thrilled to hear how things are working out for you. Taking antidepressants can help a lot to deal with the depression that afflicts almost everyone who has a chronic disease.
Let us know how things work out for you. I once took a medical leave of absense for 3mo early in my diagnosis before meds started to work for me. That was when I first started on MTX. Barb
Thanks guys. I am so efficient. I have already done my drunk- taken a nap -I think I might have a hangover and ready to get on with the other things on my list of things to do!!!! I think it is too late to start yoga tonight, have to do that tomorrow.........
I am looking forward to being pro-active. Scared about starting MTX tomorrow but I am sure I am just being chicken. Can you believe that psychologist?????????? Her office had all these crystals and dragons and wierd stuff everywhere. I was referred to her by our EAP - employee Assistance Program. I am definitely going to call them and tell them my experience. She asked me if I would like to make my next appt. I said I don't think so....; ) and left!
Hi Roxy, I'm proud of you to have already set your well layed out plan into motion
Good idea to start the yoga in the morning that might help calm you. As for that nutty doc I would definitely take the time to let the EAP know. My friend once was referred to a psychologist who fell asleep during her visit. My friend left while she was still sleeping and she actually called to see if she wanted to come in the same time the following week. OMG so scary what's out there huh?
Anyway, I hope you get some sleep tonight. I'll be thinking of you tomorrow. Please hang on to "Roxy with a plan"! YAY Roxy Good for you! Hope to keeping hearing about how your plan
works out :) Reading your post makes me want to make a plan of my own
hehehe. Good luck!
LMAO!!!!!! Since when did ester get an office??!!??
How much MTX are you starting with? Let us hear from you...we'll all be anxious to hear how you're reacting. That doctor's a quack!! Glad you didn't sit around and let her brain wash you. Lovie Oh...and there are several of us here that still have a drink occationally. Not all doctors believe that it's that big of a deal. Not recommending it; just passing on the info.
Roxy, hang in there girl. You've certainly got the right attitude. As far as anti-depressants, there is nothing wrong with that at all. You have to do the best you can with the cards you're dealt and sometimes anti-depressants can help. A lot of us are on them and I personally don't care what people think. None of their business and luckily they don't have to endure what we do. I also wanted to say that you will NEVER be a bother here and we are here to listen, support and help when we can. You will do the same by coming here. As a matter of fact, you already have without even knowing by just posting. Take good care of yourself and always know that we are here. Peace & Love...Neasy 5mg isn't much that's for sure. I take 22.5mg with my Humira every week and I do fine. You'll know soon enough; but either way you're strong enough to face this. I know it's all scary at first....you're amoung friends here. There's not one of us that hasn't been where you are now. We all know those fears...and at times we face new fears. It's all part of it. Hi Roxy, I loved the title of your post "Roxy with a plan." It feels good to have a plan, doesn't it? Sometimes I makes plans (and to-do lists) and feel better regardless of how well I follow through with them, and even doing 30% of what I want to do is better than the 0% that I would have done if I hadn't made a plan. Keep us posted on how the MTX goes. Hopefully you'll ease into the drug without too many side effects!
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