hi all

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Hi Everyone,

I am sorry I haven't been able to reply to everyone individually. I wish I

felt good enough to do so.

It seems like everyone is going through rough times, between ssdi and the

dragon.

I went to my Rheumy last Thursday (first time since I had been sick in May

and had to be hospitalized by

My GP). I had my second dose of Acterma. It seems to make a big difference

for me in regards to my pain

In my joints. I was afraid to try it again after having to be hospitalized

in May, but he convinced me that

We should stay the course because steroids actually reduce your immune

system more than any of the

Biologics (according to him) and because we know that I was probably

introduced to the bug before I

Had the first dose of Acterma.

So the plan is to see how I do on Acterma and get off of steroids. (stay on

Methotrexate). And hopefully not

Get the bad infections.

My family has been hit hard with more issues as my Uncle has terminal Cancer

and my Aunt (his wife) is getting tested for

Lung cancer.

We are just taking things Day-by-Day right now as that is about all we can

do.

Anyway, I hope that everyone is having some time to enjoy a little bit of

summer. I know that it is

Hard to do when you feel sick all the time, but I still try to find small

ways to enjoy the different seasons and to find

Ways to remember the blessings we do have in our lives even when the cup is

half empty (or barely anything in it). When I

Can find one or two little things to be thankful for, it makes a big

difference in my life.

Hugs to all,

Alli