Second rheumatologist visit

[Guest guest]

Hi -

I'm pretty new to this group, but I thought I would mention that I had

my second rheumatologist visit this afternoon. I've been on Voltarin

and Plaquenil for one month, now. I have had no side effects so far.

I did have my first case of my knuckles swelling on Dec 2nd, and it's

been on and off so far - the doctor did notice that. Since I am

somewhat better, I'm going to stay on these meds until late February

when I go back in again.

I think the hardest thing is not knowing what will happen in the

future - will I get better or will I get worse? I know that nobody

can answer those questions. I'm trying to remain fairly positive

about it all. I think it's a little bizarre that my life in 2005 has

been divided in my mind between pre-June 20th and post-June 20th (when

I had developed my first symptoms.)

Thanks for listening.