Re: Carey

[Guest guest]

Hi Carey,

I was lurking and reading your letter, did you find any good ways to

lose the weight? I've been on pred and MTX for acouple of years. The pain is

better and of course there is more of me. I'm trying to lose weight. help

Thanks and God Bless, B

[Guest guest]

Dear ...It's so nice to meet you! I am battling an up hill battle with this whole weight thing. The steroids have really done me in. Since February 2nd I have gained about 32 pounds! I am currently taking 60mgs a day of prednisone. I know that is awful! I was not eating anything different that I wouldn't normally eat. The weight gain seems to be more in my upper torso(face,neck,chest and shoulder area). I have recently lost 7 pounds though. The thing is...I am not exercising any more. I used to do the treadmill 4 times a week and walk my son, to school every day, but I don't do that any more. My pains are just too bad and half the day I am laying around because I don't feel good. I have been trying to eat low fat foods and drink a lot of water. I guess that is what helped me with the last 7 pounds I lost. I have opinions about "The Atkins Diet". I do not think it is healthy. My cousin is the fitness coordinator for the Fort Dix Airforce Base. And she is working up a low impact plan for me to get some exercise back into my life. My Rheumy Has told me to do what ever I feel I can tolerate..exercise wise. I do feel so un healthy. I have went up 3 dress sizes.

Carey L.

Woodbury Heights, NJ

Dreaming of a better tomorrow

[Guest guest]

Thanks ;

I will tell her that everyone is thinking about her. I am so glad she has all of you for support to share this with.

Thanks again;

Joan (Carey's Mom)

[Guest guest]

Sorry to hear that the dragon is attacking Carey,tell her were all thinkin of her,and thank you for letting us know.Take care. d.Canada

Carey

Hello Everyone;This is Carey's Mom. I just wanted to let you all know that Carey is in the hospital. She was admitted yesterday. She has the rash all over her body very badly. I will give you an update as soon as I know more.Thanks,Hope you are all doing well Visit the Still's Disease Message Boardhttp://disc.server.com/Indices/148599.htmlThe materials and information contained in this message are not intended to replace the services of a trained health professional or to be a substitute for medical advice of physicians and/or other health care professionals. The International Still's Disease Foundation is not engaged in rendering medical or professional medical services. You should consult your physician on specific medical questions, particularly in matters requiring diagnosis or medical attention. The International Still's Disease Foundation makes no representations or warranties with respect to any treatment, action, application, medication or preparation by any person following the information offered or provided within this support form. ion by any person following the information offered or provided within this support form.

[Guest guest]

Good Morning, Carey,

Yes, that's a good idea to ask your doctor today about the fish oil pills and see what he thinks about them. I started taking Calcium when I got old........reeeeeealy old.....because I was told to and also, I think, when I was taking Prednisone for such a long time. Does Prednisone do damage to bones??? Maybe it was protecting them somehow. I still take two capsules a day. I was taking Fosamax for a year or two but now my Rheumatologist said I could stop. Guess from my bone scan, my old bones are holding true ..... hope hope...

Mi. Carmen