I need spoons and prayer.
My dad’s funeral is tomorrow. My brother and one of my dad’s friends are in a really big fight and putting me in the middle. It’s so stupid and I know dad wouldn’t want this going on.
I’ve been on a prednisone taper, down to 5 mg and now I’m starting to get that raw achy feeling back - that feeling I get right before a flare. I’m hoping it isn’t coming back from all the stress. Should I increase my prednisone again until after the stress? My rheumatologist never told me what to do if the taper wasn't working.
I'm so sorry for your loss. Please take care of yourself during this time.
Phats
Hi KweenB, I feel you should do whatever it takes to get thru as your body will tell you and believe me, when it is all over and you go back to your everyday life, then it hits. I lost my gorgeous Mum in January and I am still suffering but...I had to travel to the UK from Aus in a hurry, deal with the obvious pain and shock of what was happening, and then had to arrrange the funeral and wake etc as 5 siblings and Dad could not do it, so trust me, if you need extra pred temporarily do it, it is no time to be flaring or worrying about flaring. So sorry for your loss, best of luck. Janie. Sending sympathy and prayers to the whole family.I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
I agree with everyone that you can increase your pred until this is over with and then go back to your taper. When this is all done...please take some time for yourself. You are really going to need it.
I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. Love and hugs, JulieI am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please take care of yourself and do whatever you need to get through this very sad time.
xoxo
Conversing with everyone on this board really helps a lot. Helps me take my mind off of it, if just for a little while. I think I've cried so much I just feel totally empty.
So sorry about the loss of your father. Kweenb, I'm so sorry about your dad. My dad died 30 years ago yesterday.
So sorry for your loss. My Dad passed 4 years ago and I miss him everyday still. Take care of your RA during this time I had a huge huge flare when this happened to me and I was down for a week.
Tara
I am really sorry about your loss, take your time each day as it goes.I lost my dad a while ago so I understand where you are at the moment.. Be kind to yourself and we are all here if you need us.I am so sorry about your father. No sooner said than done on the prayers.Sorry to hear about your dad. Please do take care of yourself and hope you are not going into a flare.
I think Grey's Anatomy said it the best...Christina was talking to Gearge after his father died stating, "welcome to the dead dad's club, you are not in it until you are in it". George had stated that he didn't know how to go on about his life without his dad and Christina said "yeah well that never changes".
WE lost our dad 19 years ago this past May. I am so very sorry for your loss and know much of what you are going through. My son was just 8 years old,then 3 weeks after my dad's death we recieved our daughter after waiting 8 years. It was heartwrenching and I never had time to grieve. Not sure if that ever mattered as I find myself still in great grief because I miss him so very much.
Take care of yourself during this time, it is crucial for your health and again, I am so very , very sorry to hear of your loss.
Prayers already sent and will continue to send them.
Jode
Hi dear, the pain of losing your dad, the stress you are being put under with this 'family problem' will surely make your RA worse. If you can be good to yourself, set boundries, think of yourself as much as you can, protect yourself by closing out as much stress as possible it would be helpful, but I don't know if it is possible.
I think you could increase your prednisone if you feel the stiffness and pain coming. Can you check with your doctor by phone? Leave a message? Getting down to 5 is an accomplishment and you will be there again, I'm sure. Please know my heart goes out to you. I'm so glad you shared this life pain with us as we all understand losing family members. Good luck sorting this all out, Lynda
My prayers are with you Kweenb. I am so sorry about your dad. My dad died suddenly 28 yrs ago but I still dream about him all the time. My mom died ten yrs later and I felt like an orphan. I know your heart is breaking and wish I could give you a hug. Let the Lord help you and he will give you the strength to get through this. God Bless You ....
I'm truly sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. Take care of yourself and protect yourself from the additional stress. LindyI am so sorry for your loss. I'll keep you in my positive thoughts today.