nearly 8 weeks

valval
valval Member Posts: 14,911
edited 3. Feb 2012, 13:56 in Living with Arthritis archive
well it been nearly 8 weeks on sulfa and he did rush the steps to getting onto 2 twice a day but boy are they kicking in can even bath most days get in and out os shower with out having to lift leg over side of bath. can walk straight do not need to nap every morning (after being up couple of hours) ok so still not fully right but feel so much more normal keep looking at kitchen that needs stripping not started it yet but if carry on like this will do in next couple of weeks still doing non weight bearing exercises to keep joints mobile and still get minor flares here and there and muscles cramping from change of use lol but i feel human just thought i would share was so scared of going on this med as it felt like giving in to arther but so glad i did roll on summer might even loose some weight now do not feel like eating sweet stuff all the time for energy :D:D:D:D val
val

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  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    That is really good news Val, fingers crossed for you...I do love good news..
    Love
    Barbara
  • ritwren
    ritwren Member Posts: 928
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Val that's great news, I'm well pleased things are starting to work out for you. Long may it continue. :) Rita
  • Poppyg1rl
    Poppyg1rl Member Posts: 1,245
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    That's brilliant news Val, well done for being courageous and trying the Sulfa. I'm delighted for you that's it's working and naking you feel human again.
    Hopefully now you'll get better and better :D
    Hugs (((((()))))) X
    'grá agus solas'
    'Love and Light' translated from Irish. X
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Woo-hoo! Isn't it grand when a med kicks in and a positive difference begins to be felt? I am so pleased for you valval, this is such good news. DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • janie68
    janie68 Member Posts: 1,186
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Val

    That is great news for you, I hope that you benefit from it for a long long time! :D

    Janie
  • traluvie
    traluvie Member Posts: 2,579
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    great news val.. hope it keeps up for you..xx
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  • prefabkid47
    prefabkid47 Member Posts: 1,316
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi val
    Great things have improved for you and long may they continue.Take things steady and don't be tempted to overdo things (you should not be scrubbing those decks on your hands and knees,captains orders or not!!).
    Ron
    ''Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy''. Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790)
  • valval
    valval Member Posts: 14,911
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    thanks to all of you had tears in my eyes for most of them and a laugh at the end thanks am trying to be care full but it so tempting at rhummy wed so will be good till after then lol
    val
  • ruby2
    ruby2 Member Posts: 423
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Lovely to hear Val, you sound very uplifted by it all.
    Long may it continue, well done.
    x
    Ruby
  • julie47
    julie47 Member Posts: 6,041
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Val I am so pleased to read that you are doing so well :D

    But.....hey leave the kitchen a bit longer :lol:

    Use your energy for shopping :wink:

    Love Juliepf x :D
  • dachshund
    dachshund Member Posts: 9,182
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Val.
    i'm so pleased it works for you i hope the relief lasts a long time try not to work too hard.
    joan xx
    take care
    joan xx
  • SheilaD
    SheilaD Member Posts: 201
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Brilliant news Valval hope it continues for you :D

    Love n hugs

    SheilaD xx
  • suzygirl
    suzygirl Member Posts: 2,005
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Glad to hear that you are doing so well, lets hope it stays that way for you.
  • sailrib
    sailrib Member Posts: 327
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Oh that is good news, well done, I am pleased for you. x
  • mig
    mig Member Posts: 7,154
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Well done you SO pleased.love Mig

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