Light at the end of the flare tunnel | Arthritis Information

 

I went and saw my GP as rheumy is at the convention with all the other ones.  He gave me the injectable mtx and upped my dose of pred.  He even had me come back today to show me how to do the shot.  I did the first one in the office and it was easy as pie.  I will have to inject in my legs as hubby can not inject me because he will pass out.  The mtx does not burn like the Humira does.  Doc feels that I will be much better in 3-4 days.  He refilled my vicodin and said I can take 2 at a time even with the morphine if I need to. 

I'm very sorry to all that have been in the chat room and I haven't been there as much the past couple days to greet everyone like I said I would when we started the chat room.  My oldest daughter is making some very bad choices lately and I have been busy with her latest drama.  I have been somewhat depressed lately (doc said more of a depressive mood rather than clinical depression) with everything that I have had on my plate lately.  So he gave me Prozac to help with that.  My spirits have been lifted a little just knowing that there is some light at the end of this flare tunnel. 

I found out where to take my sharps container.  My local health dept. will take it and dispose of it properly. 

Thanks to everyone that has been a great support to me lately! 

 

Gramma,
Hopefully you will get some relief this time around. You are
very lucky to have a GP so supportive. As for your daughter, I
don't know specifics but my parents have gone through a lot
with my younger sister. It was terrible on their marriage (they
are still together) and my mom ended up severely depressed. I
know how bad it makes me feel when my RA is bad and I go
home to visit, I can't imagine dealing with both all the time.
Good luck and I hope she comes around soon.Oh Liz, I am so glad you got some help to feel better today.  It sounds like you have really been through it lately.  I hope your daughter can pull it together and things will improve for all of you.  She is very lucky to have the Mom she has, guiding her and standing by her.

I hope by tomorrow you are feeling 100% better and can face the holidays stronger and healthier.

Best wishes, Liz!

karen
YAY! I heard all of this in my e-mail. Hahahahaha I'm excited cause when you feel bad you aren't as chatty. And I'm chatty as hell. And I'm greedy. So I want my chatty Liz back. LOL As far as the daughter goes....well...*sigh* I dunno. Sometimes you just gotta ride the wind for a little while. There is ALWAYS a light at the end of the tunnel, otherwise it's not a tunnel, it's a cave!

I hope things smooth out for you about your daughter soon, too. Family drama can surely take it out of you.

Feel much better soon.

hope the MTX helps ya & the up in pred.

OH! I also knew about the health department thing... just forgot

 

Gramma,  You have so much on your plate.  The Prozac will help you deal with it and help with pain.  I am on 60 mg and I can't wait to take it everyday.  It keeps me going.  Remember, your daughter is a grownup, she has to make good decisions on her own, you can only be there for her.  My daughter is severely mentally ill and I still try to make her as independent as possible.  The last few days have made me so proud.  I am virtually holding your hand because addiction is a horrible thing to deal with.  I constantly get my hopes up with Brett and I still have not given up on him.  Your daughter will come around.  You may feel tired and depleated tomorrow if you shot yourself today.  I just couldn't handle the needles when I was on the injections.   So, I'm back on the pill mtx... Rest..rest..rest.  I'm sure you will be feeling better soon, especially with the upped dosage of pred.   Feel better real soon!

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