Woo hoo!!

cthornley
cthornley Member Posts: 627
edited 5. Sep 2011, 11:58 in Living with Arthritis archive
Just had to share with people who would understand the significance .... My wedding & eternity ring have just fallen off my finger :grin:

First time in just about forever when I usually have to prise it off with moisturiser and wear them on a necklace because they no longer fit

I've started anti tnf and didn't expect miracles yet and indeed I still have pain and swelling everywhere else but surely this has to be a 1st positive step :grin:
Chrissie

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  • stickywicket
    stickywicket Member Posts: 27,764
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I hope so, Chrissie. You certainly deserve it after all you've been through. I'm so pleased for you.
    If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.
    Steven Wright
  • julie47
    julie47 Member Posts: 6,041
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    woo hoo indeed

    I am glad the anti tnf is starting to work for you

    Definately step one :grin:

    take care
    juliepf x
  • mig
    mig Member Posts: 7,154
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    great,long may it continue.Mig
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Oh, that is good news indeed. Is it time to 'lose' the engagement ring and ask the cardiologist for an eternity ring, perhaps? :smile: Mr DD don't hold with nonsense like that so I bought my own. Who says romance is dead. :roll: DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • jillyb1
    jillyb1 Member Posts: 1,725
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Lovely news , and , yes we do all understand what a biggie that is ! Hope you continue to feel the benefit of the anti tnf . Jillyb
  • mp1952
    mp1952 Member Posts: 425
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    That sounds like a good start chrissie!!

    I got into my normal sandals 2 days after my first anti tnf injection and I had a left ankle for the first time in ages!!

    Marion
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 29,826
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Oh Chrissie!!!!!!!!!!!!

    fabulous news :grin:

    l am so very very pleased for you.

    Love

    toni xx
  • tkachev
    tkachev Member Posts: 8,332
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Chrissie that sounds promising. Things must be calming down in your body. I really hope you start to see a difference in your pain levels too.My anti tnf worked immediately, particularly in my right shoulder and wrist because they had been so painful before and it just stopped.

    Let us know how things progress Chrissie.


    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
  • ironic
    ironic Member Posts: 2,361
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Chrissie,
    I am so pleased that things are looking promising with Anti-Tnf. I know you have had a rough ride getting there but fingers crossed things are looking up now.
    I x
  • dorcas
    dorcas Member Posts: 3,516
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Great news Chrissie :grin:

    And yes indeed we do understand the significance. :wink:

    Wonderful that the anti-tnf is working for you... hope you see improvements in all joints and a reduction in swelling and pain. Woohoo !!!so pleased for you.
    encouraging for others considering anti-tnf meds...

    Iris xxx
  • cthornley
    cthornley Member Posts: 627
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    UPDATE: 3 Humira injections down....
    Fatigue & stiffness are definitely better
    Still getting pain especially in my feet & fingers but generally feeling better and hubby says I'm def in a much better mood, I think its the lack of complete exhaustion which usually makes me want to bite peoples heads off :shock:
    We did a big trip to London for the BH weekend and I don't think I would have managed it a few months ago but despite feeling knackered we did ok, and had a really nice weekend. I even vaguely managed to keep up with my 3yr old :grin:
    No major obvious side effects from the Humira...the antibiotics for the latent TB are vile tho and can't want til I can wave them goodbye
    So so far its a definitely a cautious positive for anti tnf
    Yay
    Chrissie
  • Ankyspond
    Ankyspond Member Posts: 626
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Great news, anti TNF is good. Xx
    AS Sufferer
    Live, love and enjoy life, live each day as though it's your last!
  • skezier
    skezier Member Posts: 11,333
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Chrissie,

    Really glad for you and hope it gets better yet as well. hey well done for keeping up with the 3 year old. Cris x
  • stickywicket
    stickywicket Member Posts: 27,764
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Keeping up with a 3 yr old has to be a massive test of stamina, Chrissie. Something must be working.

    Also having a husband acknowledge your mood has improved!

    How much longer for the antibiotics?

    I'm very pleased for you.
    If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.
    Steven Wright
  • Starburst
    Starburst Member Posts: 2,546
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Such good news to hear. Very encouraging! :grin: I'm very pleased for you. Long may it continue. xx
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    There's only one thing to post.

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    DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben

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