Diagnosed January 2005 - Psoriatic Arthritis/Spondylitis
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Diagnosed January 2005 - Psoriatic Arthritis/Spondylitis
Diagnosed January 2005 - Psoriatic Arthritis/Spondylitis
-Currently taking 50mg shot weekly of Enbrel
Diagnosed May 1998 - Graves Disease
-Complete Thyroidectomy September 1998 - While 11 weeks pregnant
Other Complications - GERD/Scoliosis/Hiatal Hernia/Graves Disease of the Eyes
Diagnosed May 1998 - Graves Disease
-Complete Thyroidectomy September 1998 - While 11 weeks pregnant
Other Complications - GERD/Scoliosis/Hiatal Hernia/Graves Disease of the Eyes
Current Meds - Enbrel/Prevacid/Synthroid
Past Meds - Inderal/PTU/Prednisone/Voltaren/Feldene/Mobic/Cortisone and Steroid Shots
Good Moanin Everyone,
Gosh, I am glad to see this thread continuning. Well, I have to moan today..It is closet cleaning out day...I don't want to do it, but know I must. I showed the house yesterday, but no sale yet. Do I want to sell, do I not want to sell, I don't know, I think my brain is on hiatus.
But on a lighter note ( as our erin says) The Sun is shining and it is a beautiful day, tho cold as a well.........!
Hope everyone is having a pain free day, if you are..Give me some of what you got...LOLOL,
luvs and hugs from flopsie
Gosh, I am glad to see this thread continuning. Well, I have to moan today..It is closet cleaning out day...I don't want to do it, but know I must. I showed the house yesterday, but no sale yet. Do I want to sell, do I not want to sell, I don't know, I think my brain is on hiatus.
But on a lighter note ( as our erin says) The Sun is shining and it is a beautiful day, tho cold as a well.........!
Hope everyone is having a pain free day, if you are..Give me some of what you got...LOLOL,
luvs and hugs from flopsie
Not a fun task. Not fun decisions, Flopsie. I'm sorry you have to make them. Is your family able to come around and help you out with all this? It hasn't been that long, so I'm not surprised you are still having trouble thinking through what to do next.
Erin, thanks for your info. The pain has gotten better now that I haven't needed to sleep in such a funny upright position as much the last 2 nights, but it's still there. I will try the heating pad. I had to break out the cough meds last night the doc perscribed. he gave me the good stuff...what a relief! Too bad I can't take it during the day. I think I'm actually a little hungry today, I haven't eaten much of anything since Friday - great for the diet, until I start eating again and I gain it all back two-fold! I guess hunger is a sign of improvement.
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Erin has quite the sinus infection! Wooo boy, been a long time. It was a nice trade off...since being "sick" I never got "sick". LOL. But the pred and Imuran and Humira I think has put my immune system in "boy in the bubble" mode.
Colon crisis has been bearable! I'm an amazing bartender now devising several "MiraLax" cocktails....am thinking about publishing a cookbook on it! Taking pride in being a good mixologist. Had it in a Guinness saturday night...and therefor became an anesthesiologist! LOL 
{ in no way am I supporting mixing meds with alcohol 
it's not a good idea}
it's not a good idea}Lots of damp and wet storm fronts cruising along the U.S.....good luck everybody! Got hit hard yesterday with knee and foot pain.
Hang in there!
Erin VIEW IMAGE
Active, Severe RA. Crohns Disease. Chiari Malformation & Right Brain venous anomoly. Emphysema. Rheumatic Lung. MVP and Tricuspid prolapse. Had Lymes disease for 10 years.
Active, Severe RA. Crohns Disease. Chiari Malformation & Right Brain venous anomoly. Emphysema. Rheumatic Lung. MVP and Tricuspid prolapse. Had Lymes disease for 10 years.
Meds: Humira 40mg every 4 days; pred; Pentasa; Imuran; dilaudid; diazepam & too many others.
You ain't kidding about the weather... I can't wait for it to pass... here's to better days! :)
Diagnosed January 2005 - Psoriatic Arthritis/Spondylitis
Diagnosed January 2005 - Psoriatic Arthritis/Spondylitis
-Currently taking 50mg shot weekly of Enbrel
Diagnosed May 1998 - Graves Disease
-Complete Thyroidectomy September 1998 - While 11 weeks pregnant
Other Complications - GERD/Scoliosis/Hiatal Hernia/Graves Disease of the Eyes
Diagnosed May 1998 - Graves Disease
-Complete Thyroidectomy September 1998 - While 11 weeks pregnant
Other Complications - GERD/Scoliosis/Hiatal Hernia/Graves Disease of the Eyes
Current Meds - Enbrel/Prevacid/Synthroid
Past Meds - Inderal/PTU/Prednisone/Voltaren/Feldene/Mobic/Cortisone and Steroid Shots
Erin, you and your images crack me up..well can't say I have never been mooned now..LOL
flopsie
flopsie
The weather has kicked my rear! I wish all of you who are battling the damp a good fight! Trying to keep my elbows as well anesthesized as possible. They are a throbbin'.
The "Seargent Colon Powell" has been of upmost cooperativeness today being as I read my MiraLax directions WRONG! Bad nurse Erin! Totally missed the "right dose" rule! Oops. Well, the bottle did say ONE CAPFULL...but GI guy wrote in his extensive notes "2 Capfulls a day" he even circled it too. If it were a snake it would have bit me in the you know where. Colon crisis has surrendered for the night. Taking 2 doses is a tad rough. Today's cocktail was a Diet Pepsi Shooter.
Bad nurse Erin! Totally missed the "right dose" rule! Oops. Well, the bottle did say ONE CAPFULL...but GI guy wrote in his extensive notes "2 Capfulls a day" he even circled it too. If it were a snake it would have bit me in the you know where. Colon crisis has surrendered for the night. Taking 2 doses is a tad rough. Today's cocktail was a Diet Pepsi Shooter.Wishing all a good night, a good day and a better tomorrow.
Erin
Active, Severe RA. Crohns Disease. Chiari Malformation & Right Brain venous anomoly. Emphysema. Rheumatic Lung. MVP and Tricuspid prolapse. Had Lymes disease for 10 years.
Active, Severe RA. Crohns Disease. Chiari Malformation & Right Brain venous anomoly. Emphysema. Rheumatic Lung. MVP and Tricuspid prolapse. Had Lymes disease for 10 years.
Meds: Humira 40mg every 4 days; pred; Pentasa; Imuran; dilaudid; diazepam & too many others.
yes, you've officially been pantsed by me! love the moonies! anything to get ya through the day. hah!
luv ya.
erin
Active, Severe RA. Crohns Disease. Chiari Malformation & Right Brain venous anomoly. Emphysema. Rheumatic Lung. MVP and Tricuspid prolapse. Had Lymes disease for 10 years.
Meds: Humira 40mg every 4 days; pred; Pentasa; Imuran; dilaudid; diazepam & too many others.
Hey all,
Camama....where are you? 
Just making sure you're "otay". Hope you're doing better with the flu.
Just making sure you're "otay". Hope you're doing better with the flu.Mmmmm, so yeah....MiraLax in hot chocolate is primo! Highly recommend it.
Had my PCP apptointment today and bloodwork. My PCP is a teddy bear, he truly is great. I hope he never retires.
Told him about the episode with the nasty pain management doc.
So together we came up with the combo of Avinza 30mg (extended release morphine) and dilaudid for BT.
Got home in one piece. Let's call it a successful day.
Erin VIEW IMAGE Totally pigged out on cookies last nite as to not be scolded by the doc for losing any weight. Still a heavyweight & holding at 96 pounds!
Dear Flopsie,
VIEW IMAGE XOXOX Erin
Active, Severe RA. Crohns Disease. Chiari Malformation & Right Brain venous anomoly. Emphysema. Rheumatic Lung. MVP and Tricuspid prolapse. Had Lymes disease for 10 years.
Active, Severe RA. Crohns Disease. Chiari Malformation & Right Brain venous anomoly. Emphysema. Rheumatic Lung. MVP and Tricuspid prolapse. Had Lymes disease for 10 years.
Meds: Humira 40mg every 4 days; pred; Pentasa; Imuran; dilaudid; diazepam & too many others.
ROFLMBO...LOLOLOL
Moanin' all,
Glad to moon you Flopsie! It was the most action I've had in a long time. Being stamped officially "immuno compromised" , { do we get a certficate with that?}
I pick up everything besides men and money! Hah!
I thought I would be able to slay the neck arthritis away...but it seems not. Why can't these TNF discaimers which say..."may help slow the progress of RA...." come with a money back guarantee....or at least frequent flyer miles? Two for ones? A free gift? (and I don't mean thrush!) LOL. Also I'm thinking...why doesn't it progress to something I don't need?.....say my earlobes or that thing that dangles at the back of your throat? The uvula is it? Ah, but these appendages....joints they do not contain.
My quest for today is to expand my MiraLax palate. Perhaps a blueberry sorbet smoothie?
It's very "Dr. Zhivago" here in my house, minus the yearning & romance. Need new windows. As the GroundHog predicts 6 more weeks of cold weather...looking into better insulation.
Here's to a good one!
Active, Severe RA. Crohns Disease. Chiari Malformation & Right Brain venous anomoly. AS. Emphysema. Rheumatic Lung. MVP and Tricuspid prolapse. Had Lymes disease for 10 years.
Active, Severe RA. Crohns Disease. Chiari Malformation & Right Brain venous anomoly. AS. Emphysema. Rheumatic Lung. MVP and Tricuspid prolapse. Had Lymes disease for 10 years.
Meds: Humira 40mg every 4 days; pred; Pentasa; Imuran; dilaudid; diazepam; Avanza 30mg & too many others.
Dearest Flopsie,
All my best,
Erin
Active, Severe RA. Crohns Disease. Chiari Malformation & Right Brain venous anomoly. AS. Emphysema. Rheumatic Lung. MVP and Tricuspid prolapse. Had Lymes disease for 10 years.
Active, Severe RA. Crohns Disease. Chiari Malformation & Right Brain venous anomoly. AS. Emphysema. Rheumatic Lung. MVP and Tricuspid prolapse. Had Lymes disease for 10 years.
Meds: Humira 40mg every 4 days; pred; Pentasa; Imuran; dilaudid; diazepam; Avanza 30mg & too many others.
Ok, you have officially taught me it is not good to drink my coffee and look at your images at the same time..LOL
Coffee is not meant to be shot out one's nose! LOL....
Diagnosed January 2005 - Psoriatic Arthritis/Spondylitis
Diagnosed January 2005 - Psoriatic Arthritis/Spondylitis
-Currently taking 50mg shot weekly of Enbrel
Diagnosed May 1998 - Graves Disease
-Complete Thyroidectomy September 1998 - While 11 weeks pregnant
Other Complications - GERD/Scoliosis/Hiatal Hernia/Graves Disease of the Eyes
Diagnosed May 1998 - Graves Disease
-Complete Thyroidectomy September 1998 - While 11 weeks pregnant
Other Complications - GERD/Scoliosis/Hiatal Hernia/Graves Disease of the Eyes
Current Meds - Enbrel/Prevacid/Synthroid
Past Meds - Inderal/PTU/Prednisone/Voltaren/Feldene/Mobic/Cortisone and Steroid Shots
this is so true Ducky, nor is it meant to be cleaned off your puter screen!
Gonna have to get you a spash guard! :)
Diagnosed January 2005 - Psoriatic Arthritis/Spondylitis
Diagnosed January 2005 - Psoriatic Arthritis/Spondylitis
-Currently taking 50mg shot weekly of Enbrel
Diagnosed May 1998 - Graves Disease
-Complete Thyroidectomy September 1998 - While 11 weeks pregnant
Other Complications - GERD/Scoliosis/Hiatal Hernia/Graves Disease of the Eyes
Diagnosed May 1998 - Graves Disease
-Complete Thyroidectomy September 1998 - While 11 weeks pregnant
Other Complications - GERD/Scoliosis/Hiatal Hernia/Graves Disease of the Eyes
Current Meds - Enbrel/Prevacid/Synthroid
Past Meds - Inderal/PTU/Prednisone/Voltaren/Feldene/Mobic/Cortisone and Steroid Shots
haven't been feeling well.don't know what it is. nausea, can't move my neck for 4 days, sleepy, legs hurt, joints hurt (well joints were a given), and really weak, muscles hurt really bad which is weird.
hoping tonight will be better.
take care all.
Active, Severe RA. Crohns Disease. Chiari Malformation & Right Brain venous anomoly. AS. Emphysema. Rheumatic Lung. MVP and Tricuspid prolapse. Had Lymes disease for 10 years.
Active, Severe RA. Crohns Disease. Chiari Malformation & Right Brain venous anomoly. AS. Emphysema. Rheumatic Lung. MVP and Tricuspid prolapse. Had Lymes disease for 10 years.
Meds: Humira 40mg every 4 days; pred; Pentasa; Imuran; dilaudid; diazepam; Avanza 30mg & too many others.
Erin, your images crack me up. I love the jumping on the scale! I'm the opposite...I slowly get on the scale, then lean in to the wall ever so slyly in hopes to make the scale drop a few pounds! Maybe, sliiiddde my foot to hang off of it to displace some weight from appearing on scale.
I'm sorry to hear about how you are feeling....I think I missed something about your neck. It just started hurting or did something happen. OW! I hope you feel better soon. Lay on the floor with a towel rolled up underneath you and let it get a good slow stretch.
I'm sorry I've been MIA again.....this flu knocked me down and though I"m recouping, I'm wiped out. I finished my antibiotic today for the ear infection. I've had the big D since last Thursday and now have very annoying hemrrhoids (however that is spelled.) The pressure in my head is still there, but finally dwindling. I still get vertigo when I turn my head, but I can at least bend down or look down w/o immediate excruciating pain. The big thing is....I still can't hear and that concerns me. I have at least 80% hearing loss in one ear. The other is more like 20 or 30 % loss. PCP said a referral to an ENT is on the way, but they didn't send it in yesterday as promised and I could have gotten an appointment today with the ENT AND the audioaulogist (okay, I think I mashed that spelling!) Now I have to wait until late next week.
My kids and husband are already starting with the "never minds" when I say "what???" and I've already gotten in trouble for saying "uh huh" as an asnwer when I didn't hear more than one or two words out of something. Errrggghhh! It is so frustrating!
The one plus is, while I was sick, the PA/RA stayed in check.....I couldn't stomach any more meds and stopped taking the Plaquinil. I had to finally start back up a few days ago as the joints said, "okay, we're bacccckkkkk - you've had your break!" But, at least I wasn't in immobilizing pain while sick (though I was immobilized in bed anyway!)
How do you get coffee out of a keyboard?
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hey Camama! on the road to recovery? take it slow!
yeah, felt near death yesterday...seriously. really thought that last night i'de be in the hospital. had a bad sinus infection over the weekend...but it didn't get any worse this week.
tuesday i couldn't move my head.
same for wednesday.
yesterday was soooo weak, nauseous, couldn't move my neck and my legs had such pain in them. very strange. basically slept on & off for 3 days.
a little better now.
very strange, so who knows what it was.
tis the season right?
all the bugs & critters are out.
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Active, Severe RA. Crohns Disease. Chiari Malformation & Right Brain venous anomoly. AS. Emphysema. Rheumatic Lung. MVP and Tricuspid prolapse. Had Lymes disease for 10 years.
Active, Severe RA. Crohns Disease. Chiari Malformation & Right Brain venous anomoly. AS. Emphysema. Rheumatic Lung. MVP and Tricuspid prolapse. Had Lymes disease for 10 years.
Meds: Humira 40mg every 4 days; pred; Pentasa; Imuran; dilaudid; diazepam; Avanza 30mg & too many others.
Oh boy do I know how you feel! That was me last week - my head felt like one of those medicine balls. I could barely move w/o instant cry-out dizzy pain. Everything from my collar bone up was painful and tingled at the same time. I spoke to an ER nurse tonight and she said that it sounds like my ear infection has not cleared up, but couldn't say how serious the hearing loss is but to not wait too long to get in. I just want reassurance that hearing loss like this isn't time-sensitive, you know? I don't want the doctor next Friday saying, "well, we could have saved your hearing better had you come in last week!"
Erin, are you on antibiotics for that sinus infection? I'm sure your weakness was a result of the infection. I hope you feel better soon!
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