My visit at the Rheumatologist sort of long

November 19, 2010

Well.......I just got back from Cleveland.

First I saw the head of Rehab about my back and shoulders. I have had

problems off and on. Then I realized that they might be worse because of

my muscle disease. So, I want to stand straight and lift my arms. Here

is what I learned. First, last week I had some sort of stomach virus -

I haven't been that sick in 50 years - there were no meds left in me,

let alone food. So I got better. The next day, I got out of bed, without

any back pain. And, the day after. I still hadn't taken any meds. So I

looked up cellcept side effects. Look what is listed as the number two

side effect. BACK PAIN!!!!!

and voila, mega back pain. No more cellcept for me!!! The Doctor said

that I have arthritis in my back and a bulging disk - My shoulders are

another story - that could be a surgery issue -

BUT at least, now I knew what was going on.

Then, I went for my Pulmonary function test - No change in two years -

For me that is A OK

Then I went to see my Rheumatologist - of course my CPK and Aldolase are

up - they have been slowly creeping up since May - But I feel better

since I started taking the Doxy and stopped taking anti depressants in

July - My vitamin D is up to 40 - that is taking 100,000 units a week

for 6 weeks. He is " concerned " that I am off of all of his conventional

drugs and still isn't buying in to AP - But I am his experiment.

Then, I went to see an endochronologist - I have to have my Thyroid

checked again since I started Armour Thyroid. I will ask Dr A to do

that. I think I need more. The feeling is that if I can get my Thyroid

back up, I will be able to lose weight again

So that folks was my adventure

Hope all is well and Have a Happy Thanksgiving

Carole

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Carole S. Stein

President, OnlinePetMemorials.com, Inc.

Proud owner of wood Double Dose RTD

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