Here's to hoping....

Starburst
Starburst Member Posts: 2,546
edited 20. Sep 2012, 14:50 in Living with Arthritis archive
There was a bit of a hospital hoo ha last week as the orthopod hadn't sent a report to my rheumy re: MRI scans of feet. So, I had to see rheumy nurse today who had no idea of what was going on and why I was there. However, the scans have been read and rheumy agrees that inflammation is not good news and wants me to start leflunomide. (She wrote this in my notes that took the nurse 20 mins to find.) However, she wasn't at clinic today, so I have to return again next week to collect the prescription. :roll: A bit disorganised but I'm finally on the way and got my positive head on, hoping that methotrexate and leflunomide are the right combination for me. I'll be staying on 10mg prednisolone as long as I keep an eye on side effects and have bloods done again in 2 weeks.

*Positive thinking*

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  • stickywicket
    stickywicket Member Posts: 27,764
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I like your positive head, Starburst. There was a bit of a dog's dinner in there but you've managed to concentrate on the good stuff.

    I do hope the meth/lef combo works for you.

    (And watch that salt intake :wink: )
    If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.
    Steven Wright
  • LignumVitae
    LignumVitae Member Posts: 1,972
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Good luck Starburst, I really hope this combination works for you...a run around about results and things in hospitals?!! There's a surprise! Sorry you had to put up with it but I'm glad that you are now making progress. Love LV xx
    Hey little fighter, things will get brighter
  • julie47
    julie47 Member Posts: 6,041
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi starburst

    Just to say I am on meth and leflunomide and together have worked well for me :wink:
    Lets hope it does for you too :)

    Love Juliepf x
  • Starburst
    Starburst Member Posts: 2,546
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Thanks you lovely ladies xx and that's really good to know, Julie. I would say fingers crossed but they're a tad sore tonight!
  • Starburst
    Starburst Member Posts: 2,546
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Here goes nothing or maybe something......

    Just popped my first leflunomide tablet. I'm down to 7.5mg prednisolone, I'll go down to 5mg and probably stay there another few weeks. Quite anxious about alll the pills I keep popping but hopefully they'll do the trick.
  • mig
    mig Member Posts: 7,154
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Good luck hope everything goes well.Mig
  • bubbadog
    bubbadog Member Posts: 5,544
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Glad you have something to work will, here's hoping it's the right meds for you!
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    The pills are being popped for a reason and that reason is for making you better. You are not taking these for fun, you are taking them as you have a illness that isn't going to go anywhere fast and you need them to help you deal with it. And I hope they do. Hang on in there girl, only time will tell and in time it will. (()) DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • stickywicket
    stickywicket Member Posts: 27,764
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Listen to Dr DD. She’s got it right – again. You won’t overdo the meds while you are being so watchful, Starburst. I think you are right to be so but remember we do need some. Please don’t feel bad about it. I do hope the lef works for you.
    If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.
    Steven Wright

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