Marina

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I really like Dr. S. He seems very thorough (sp?) and didn't give me grief when

I told him I was weaning myself off the prednisone. My last dr. asked me " why

would you want to do that? " Duh!!!

He confirmed what I've known for a couple of years - I have fibromyalgia in

addition to the RA and Sjogren's. He wants to find out how much of my pain is

due to RA and how much is due to FM, so we don't overtreat one and undertreat

the other. Makes SO much sense to me! I'm just glad I'm moving forward in my

treatment, instead of standing still like my former doc.

I see him again next week. At that time he will have the results of my MRI and

bloodwork, and will probably have received my records from my former doc. I'm

anxious to hear what he has to say. I'll let you know how it turns out.

BTW, how are you doing?

Vikki

[ ] Vikki

Vikki, How is Dr. S. working out for you?? I like him because he

doesn't give up and he keeps trying to find the right course for you

and with you. He allows me to be involved with the process, which I

like and find rarely!! I am one to take charge of my medical care.

Many doc's are turned off by this and want nothing to do with you,

but not Dr. S. My family doc doesn't like me coming in already

knowing what is going on and what is wrong. If I do go see him, I

have learned to play dumb. If I don't, it will take at least 2-3

visits before I get what I already know I need!!! Hope things work

well for you.....Marina

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Thanks for the welcome Marina. I am happy to have found

people who know what dealing with RA is like. Maybe I can

get my family to read some of the posts.

Sue, have you always been on Enbril or have you tried other

medication? I don't mind being infused every 8 weeks rather

than injecting myself every week like I used to do although the

injection only took a few seconds. I am being treated with Remicade

now and I look forward to my infusion time. This window of time is

actually the longest continuous time I get to devote to me.

Kim, please be careful if you go back on Plaqunil. I know if you

continue to use it you should have your eyes checked every

6 months. The injections you asked about could be different things.

I took my RA medication (Humira) by injecting myself once a week.

I also know that Prednisone can be given by injection. I don't know

much abut Enbril but I think that is a twice a week injection. All are

RA treatments.

Hugs,

Pat