Hey Everyone!
It's 1:49am and I can't sleep. i went to the RD today and I do have RA. I figured that I did but I just got confirmation today. He said I had some erosion to both my wrists. You know before all this started up at least a yearago, my wrists would just kill me. They felt like I had injured them but hadn't, and I didn't think anything of it. Hind site is 20/20.
He gave me prednisone today and a pamphlet on mtx. Its kind of scary, but it is worth it to me to try and halt this stuff. In a way I'm relieved just to know. I thought I was "willing" this pain on me if that makes any sense. I go back in two weeks and get more blood work and get started on the mtx.
This is a scary road, but I'm up for it. I have gotten a lot of strength from you guys, believe it or not. So, Deanna, Crunchy, Grammaskittles, Katie, Roxie, (these are the names I see the most) and joonie, and everybody else...you might not know it but all the hurt, pain, depression, b-sh*t that ya'll are going through is making an impact on people who are being newly diagnosed. Just ya'll sharing your lives has made me see that I can beat this thing, too!! So don't give up, hang in there and I'll be praying for each and everyone of you, too.
Thanks for everything, and thanks for such good, honest advice!
WE WILL get through this.
Trish
Hi Trish.
Diagnosis Day at the RD's office is a real downer. I didn't sleep that night either. Not that I'm sleeping now.
The music CD I've been hooked on lately (Corrine Baile Rae) has this song on it called Trouble Sleeping. It's not a funny song, but it makes me smile, and sometimes makes me laugh at the craziness of being up half the night keeping our troubles and aches company.
This is a crazy road we're on. And you're right, we will get through it. Hey, even having Diagnosis Day behind you is a good thing. You made it over that tough hill. You'll make it over some more.
I am glad to have been able to help you out. Don't be shy. Come back often! Yes, getting the diagnosis is really important. Learn as much as you can so you know what your doctor is doing and how you want to be treated. Some people wait years for a diagnosis. So, it is a big deal. Well, I know it's a hard diagnosis, but at least know you are sure and don't have to wonder about it anymore. Now you can focus all your energies on treatment and taking care of yourself. The mtx pamphlet is scary, huh? I remember when I was just starting I debated about taking it for a few weeks. But I'm very grateful for it now. Blessings Tara Thanks for all the words of encouragement! The prednisone he put me on has helped some. My hands aren't as sore as they have been. Does the pred make anyone nauseous? It makes me feel hungry and nauseous at the same time. He started me out with 320 mg x 2 days, then 240 x2, 160 x2 then 80. I just feel run down and tired. My semester at school ends the second week in december and I can't wait! I' m going to take the MTX, hopefully that will take care of it. We'll have to wait and see. I hope everyone has a great thanksgiving!! Trish
Oh yes, pred can cause the nausea and being hungry at the same time. I eat lots of soup when that happens. Glad you are doing better and I hope the mtx works for you! Thanks grammaskittles, I went to wally-world today and saw some skittles and thought of you! Hope your day is good today! Trish
Scary to have a diagnosis, but at least now you know whats wrong, and how to keep it from getting worse.
Isn't everyone here wonderful?? I wish I was a millionaire, we'd all be
sitting on a desert island somewhere (anywhere WARM!!!) with the most
wonderful therapists & cute cabana boys to cater to our every whim.
You have a great attitude....I wish I had been more open to other
options back in July when all this started. Maybe I wouldn't be in the
pickle I'm in now. *sigh* Oh well, hindsight is always 20/20!!
Yay(?) You're an offical groupie. LOL Gotta look at the upside of things. At least you're getting to it NOW rather than later. The sooner you get treated, the better off you'll be! You made it this far you can make it farther!
Yes, I love it here too... so many wonderful friends and it's such a
relief to relate to all this when your family members think your a big
wuss... such as, my sister in Vegas told me to pick up my feet when I
walk, that I sounded like an old lady!
Keep coming back to us!
Trish, I know somewhat how you feel right now. Through my research and experience,it's crucial to treatment your arthritis aggressively upon diagnosis. Also, into other alternative therapies, such as curumin, pycnogenol, and plenty of antioxidants. High dosages of vitamin C therapy through I.V. is now being used, but I haven't personally done this yet.
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