One thousand thoughts (and posts!)

Starburst
Starburst Member Posts: 2,546
edited 15. Aug 2013, 14:36 in Living with Arthritis archive
It's my 1000th post and I feel cautiously optimistic.

I got a phone call saying I've been approved for my first anti-TNF (cimzia) and it's being delivered next week. I also had a 120mg steroid depo last week and the difference in my swelling is incredible. I can wear shoes again!

Everyone at my clinic (rheumy, both rheumy nurses and physio) has been very positive saying they've seen very good results and I am feeling positive but cautiously so. They've said to me that they've seen patients who've had their lives changed and I'm so desperate for that to happen to me too. I never imagined that I'd end up so disabled by my condition but I'm hoping that a better future is out there for me. That said, whatever happens, I am ready for it! :wink:

Comments

  • DebbieT
    DebbieT Member Posts: 1,033
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Many congratulations on ure 1000th post Starburst :D

    I'm really pleased uve been OK'd for anti tnf treatment :) I've heard many get a great amount of relief from them. (I'm in year 6 mtx treatment) However, like ureself I'm sure, I've also heard of some that it isn't as successful with!! I'll be keeping everything crossed that ul fall into the former category :D

    I desperately need a depo in both GTBs & it feels like most of my body at the moment, it was January I last had any. The slots for them at the hospital are always so full :? I'm glad you've had such good relief from ures tho :D

    ((((hugs)))) x
    Healing Hugs
    Debbie.x
  • salamander
    salamander Member Posts: 1,906
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Good luck with the Cimzia. I hope it works out well for you.
  • stickywicket
    stickywicket Member Posts: 27,763
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Well done, Sophie, on reaching the 1,000 club :wink:

    I hope very much that the cimzia works. You deserve it.
    If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.
    Steven Wright
  • dibdab
    dibdab Member Posts: 1,498
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hope it works for you :) , I'd cross my fingers but they won't bend anymore!!!!!

    Deb xx
  • Toots
    Toots Member Posts: 483
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Starburst! So great to hear you sounding so positive, fingers crossed these work well for you! x
    Toots x
  • Kittkat
    Kittkat Member Posts: 309
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Good luck with this and I am really hoping this will work great and you will get your life back! x
    How am I gonna be an optimist about this?
  • phoenixoxo
    phoenixoxo Member Posts: 625
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Starburst,

    I hope this works out for you too. I'll be crossing my toes for you :)

    Best wishes,
    Phee
    PsA (psoriatic arthritis) and other things since 1990. Happy to help when I can :-)