Hello everyone

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Hello to everyone!! I haven't posted a whole heck of a lot lately.

We have been soooo busy at work that the only thing I can do when I

get home is lay down in bed and try to rest. I have a 3 day weekend

this weekend, so I am most definately looking forward to that!! I

have been flaring since last week and I started myself back up on

the prednisone. I hate doing that cause all I want to do is eat!!

But, it does help settle things down.

Saw my orthopedist yesterday. He wants to have my right ankle and

knee scoped. He also wants to do trigger finger release in both my

thumbs. He said there really isn't any point in doing the

injections first because with RA in almost ALWAYS ends up in

surgery. Oh joy!! He will inject them for me when I want, we work

together!! One of the perks of working in surgery with your own

doc. I'm just not ready for the surgery of any kind at this point.

If it gets any worse, I may try an injection, but after what our Ken

went through, I think I may just wait it out!! :-) As for the knee

and ankle, that will have to wait. I know being on my feet all day

doesn't help it, but it is still tolerable at this point. I think

I'm getting used to having pain all day, everyday!!

I also wanted to say hey to everyone and welcome to all the

newbie's!! I have come to think of this group as the " pot of gold

at the end of the rainbow " .

I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend and as painfree as possible

Gentle hugs to all......Marina