Re: Lynn at the Rheumy

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First of all, congrats. on the weight loss, Lynn!!!! YIPPEE!!!! I'm doing back

flips for you,

really I am, you should see me. LOL. Seriously though, I'm proud of you.

I was going to say that I don't agree with your Rheumy in that DM doesn't bring

on pain, but then

I guess I'm not sure if that's true or not. I KNOW PM does and Rheumy's say

that all the time.

Vicki, do you know?

My Rheumy was also concerned the last time I saw him that the Pred. was making

my muscles even

weaker and that's why he decided to taper mine down as well. I'm only on 15 mg.

of Methotrexate,

so hopefully you'll notice a more drastic difference now that your on 20 mg.

I'm glad to hear

your skin is looking better. That must be a relief.

Thanks for filling us in on your Rheumy appt. Keep up the good work re: your

weight. I weigh in

on Friday and I'll let you all know how I did. Say a little prayer.....LOL.

Dawn

Lynn wrote:

> Ok, Vicki, I told the rheumy the whole thing...all my

> work, carrying stuff, up and down ladders, painting,

> remodeling, etc., etc. She said good!!! She wants me

> to be active, not to give in.

>

> I have lost motion/mobility...darn, what's the

> word???...in my left arm. She says its not the DM,

> but arthritis in my shoulders/rotator cuff. Says I

> have to go for PT to get it back, cause you can get it

> back, but you have to be pushed. Says Dm causes

> weakness, arthritis brings pain...so when I can't hook

> my bra, it's painful...but it's weak, too.

>

> She says...weak muscles can be caused by

> the...dadadum..Prednisone!!! Keeping me on it is a

> travesty (her word, not mine)...hahaha...so she upped

> my Methx to 20mg. Bloodwork will tell her what to do

> with the Pred.

>

> Asked her again about the AP and today she flat out

> told me she does not believe in it. So, that's

> that...I had stories, links, printouts, etc., didn't

> matter.

>

> She's happy with the way my skin looks...so am

> I...much better. Told her about synovitis in my

> dad...says ok...just another pointer towards

> autoimmune disorder in my family. She said just

> because one has RA, doesn't necessarily mean I'll have

> it...and the way it runs in my family is quite

> typical. So...there ya go.

>

> I lost 10 lbs. on her scale...fully dressed, had

> breakfast and was drinking water...so loaded tummy,

> too!!! Hip hip hooray!!!

>

> Hot here...I bet I lost a pound on the drive home,

> sweat city!

>

> Lynn

>

> --- anzavic@... wrote:

> >

> >

> > Dawn... I didn't think I would like raisins on my

> > salad either. But,

> > it may surprise you... I use Ranch dressing so maybe

> > that makes a

> > difference.

> >

> > ****Does she cook the peas first or do they eat them

> > frozen???****

> >

> > Frozen, she buys them by the bag full and can't keep

> > them long enough in

> > the freezer for a meal. Maybe it's an Aussy

> > thing...lol The kids

> > love them.

> >

> > ****I love both ice cream and sherbet. However,

> > sherbets not as low

> > in fat and calories and one may think.****

> >

> > I went into Fitday.... here's the url for it Dawn...

> >

> > http://www.fitday.com/

> >

> > For 1 cup:

> > Chocolate Ice Cream: 273 Cal, 13 Fat, 37 Carbs, 5

> > Protein

> >

> > All Flavors of Sherbet: 266 Cal, 4 Fat, 59 Carbs, 2

> > Protein

> >

> > ****Am I the only one that thinks eucalyptus (sp?)

> > smells like cat

> > pee???****

> >

> > WHAT? Absolutely not...it smells so wonderful. I'm

> > going to give it a

> > try out my way and see if I can grow it.

> >

> >

> > LYNN -

> >

> > ****thinking about putting on a coat of primer on

> > that

> > wall..... back hurts now....do I

> > really have to? *****

> >

> > No, the wall will still be there when your back

> > feels better....

> >

> > ****My rheumy does emphasize keeping active, so I

> > can blame it on

> > her!****

> >

> > <smile> I think you misunderstood her directions

> > kiddo.... She didn't

> > mean push yourself over the edge. AND,

> > redecorating is not what you're

> > doing... it's remodelling! There's a big difference

> > between the two...

> > I think if your doctor knew what you were doing

> > she'd have a fit... Good

> > try though to blame it on her....LOL

> >

> > ****How are you today, Vicki?****

> >

> > I'm fine thank you.... a little winded but I didn't

> > sleep well last

> > night. One of those nights where everything from

> > the mattress to the

> > air, bothered me. Today my vision is bonkers...

> > maybe after my nap

> > I'll see better.

> >

> > Sherri..

> >

> > ****I have applied for it also, If I get SSD they

> > will also give me

> > SSI.****

> >

> > I also received SD (State Disability) and SSI

> > (Supplemental Security

> > Income) at the same time for about 6 months. Then

> > the SSI kicked in for

> > the full amount. Did you have any Long Term

> > Disability from your job?

> > I'm thankful I live in a state that supplements the

> > supplement....lol

> >

> > Hope everyone is having a great day. I also hope

> > that some if not all

> > of you sent Cari an email telling your story.

> >

> > Take care,

> > Vicki

> >

> >

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