A few words of encouragement........

angel1
angel1 Bots Posts: 1,464
edited 5. Nov 2009, 10:54 in Living with Arthritis archive
Lynne, so pleased for you, you little ray of sunshine.

Now if you could just arrange for Liverpool to win tonight, and tell me why I`ve lost half me bloody telly channels, I`ll buy you a pint!....Ange.

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  • wendylou
    wendylou Member Posts: 88
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    collywobble wrote:
    Hi everyone

    I know there a quite a few of you out there concerned about going on to meds for RA. I was terrified myself just a matter of a month or so ago!

    Anyway, I'm feeling chuffed to fluffy little pieces tonight, and thought this might just give some of you a little encouragement, or a glimmer of hope, if you are at that nail-chewing, "shall I, shan't I" stage, regarding your meds.

    I went for my second blood test tonight, as I'm on MTX, and go every two weeks. I got the results from the last tests, and my CRP level is down to 4.

    Now bear in mind that my bloods have been pretty much normal since I started, but my CRP has been 12 throughout. Not massively high, I know, (my diagnosis was based mainly on symptoms), but to see it in black and white at normal levels has given me a real boost. And the fact that I haven't had anti inflammatories or painkillers either, for a few weeks, and my joints are so much better ... well, something is working, isn't it? And I'm still only on 7.5 mg per week!

    I'm almost scared to get excited about this - I know it could all go pear shaped tomorrow! But I felt I should share this with those of you who just might be wondering what lies ahead. There is light at the end of the tunnel! :)

    Luv, Lynn xxxx
    Hi Lynn I was so happy you recieved some good news I don't have R/a but i have O/a but it was so nice to read your post good luck Hon for the future.Wendylou x.
  • annie_mial
    annie_mial Member Posts: 5,614
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Just what I needed, Lynn, some good news - I'm not feeling too good anyway and I start MTX at the weekend; I've been dreading it!

    Annie
  • ritwren
    ritwren Member Posts: 928
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Delighted to hear how well you're feeling. I hope it continues for you. :)
  • ironic
    ironic Member Posts: 2,361
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Lynn, Great news. I'm so pleased for you.

    I'm off to see the big cheese tommorrow and i have been worried about the next step as hydroxychloroquine not worked and my feet and ankles are going worse. I suppose we all feel the wobbles when faced with med choices. Anyway, you have helped with your post. Fingers crossed all round. Thanks again.

    Irene
  • debatat
    debatat Member Posts: 659
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Lynn, that is lovely news. I am so pleased for you. Long may it continue!!

    Deb x
  • elnafinn
    elnafinn Member Posts: 7,412
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Lynn

    What a happy bunny you are! :D Lovely to read your news. I well remember how nervous you were about starting on the metho.

    Love
    Elna x()
    The happiest people don't have the best of everything. They just make the best of everything.

    If you can lay down at night knowing in your heart that you made someone's day just a little bit better, you know you had a good day.
  • lindalegs
    lindalegs Member Posts: 5,398
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Lynn,

    That's the best news - long may it continue :D

    As you've felt the benefits of Mtx so early you might find you don't have to increase the dose, yet. When the side effects bothered me at first and as I felt good within a month, my Rheumy dropped my dose from 12.5mg to 10mg and that's where I've stayed. They don't want you to take a high dose if you feel the benefits with smaller ones - could be worth a mention to him/her.

    Luv Legs :D
    Love, Legs x
    'Make a life out of what you have, not what you're missing'
  • sharmaine
    sharmaine Member Posts: 1,638
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Lynn

    I'm glad you're feeling bright, cheerful and encouraged. Where's there's hope ..... there's joy.

    It must be great not to have to rely on anti inflams and painkillers.
    You have every right to be delighted! :lol::lol:

    Sharmaine
  • wibberley
    wibberley Member Posts: 421
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Lynn,

    That's fantastic news - you have given me the boost I needed to actually read the mtx leaflet that dropped on our doormat a few days ago. I hadn't even taken it out of the envelope - somehow felt that if I touched it, it would all be much more real and not just a bad dream! I am a bit of a head-in-the-sand kinda girl!

    Lois x
  • wibberley
    wibberley Member Posts: 421
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    How did you know I still haven't opened it!

    Will read it whilst watching Loose Women - that should dilute the fear a bit hopefully!
  • tkachev
    tkachev Member Posts: 8,332
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    When I was prescribed MTX I kept putting it off.Eventually I went to the hospital and the Rheummy nurse tipped it down my throat for me and gave my a drink of water.
    Now that really is holding your hand!
    Elizabeth
    Never be bullied into silence.
    Never allow yourself to be made a victim.
    Accept no ones definition of your life

    Define yourself........

    Harvey Fierstein
  • c4thyg
    c4thyg Member Posts: 542
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Lynn, that's fantastic news. Even the Dr can't argue with that.

    Elizabeth, now that's the kind of nurse many of us need. :)

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