Guest guest Posted January 12, 2000 Report Share Posted January 12, 2000 Hello, I've been sitting back and reading the posts for a few weeks now,and decided to break the ice.I%27ve had PA for almost 8yrs,at the time didn't know what it was PA and because of lack of Inc. didn't try and find out what it was. I've had P for almost all my life,but never had a major flare till after i had my son .And then again due to lack of Inc.didn't do much about it,and it came and went between my other 2 children.So after we got good Inc. I finally went to a Derm after hubby insisted. Think i really put it off because i was afraid,i knew something was wrong,and knew it would mean id have to face up to it,and i was just plain scared!But by this time not only my feet where bad it had moved to my hands and was very painful in my index finger.So my wonderful Derm.gave me great ointment,its almost like vasaline,she said don't let the P dry out,and also put me on Meth.and insisted I see a Rheumy., closes one being 2 hours away I said it can wait.But my index finger couldn't the pain was to bad by then so she sent me off to a Ortho. Surgeon for a cortisone shot.But after X-rays they found out the last joint in my finger was completely detached so i had to have it fused together.Well the fusion,didn't take and after 8 weeks they wanted to do it again,and hubby said no way we need a second opinion. So i go to the Rheumy,finally for the second opp.I wish i went 8yrs ago. The news wasn't the best but im doing really great now,he but me on Neoral,and Folic acid,along with the Meth.And last summer i wore shorts outside for the fisrt time in 8yrs and ran with my children in the back yard. Don't get me wrong i still have my bad days,and after being whined off the Meth.and not being able to get the Neoral for 4 weeks,because of my hubbies Inc.I've had a bad flare up.Its been slow since I've been back on both, but the P is clearing up again,and the swellings down to. I know this is very long,but it feels so good to get it out,and now when i see someone say something i feel i can just jump in.And its so nice to know im not alone in this battle.Im not real up to speed into why the combo of meds im on works for me,but will answer any questions you all have if i can. Thank you for letting me share my story. Kasy ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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