One thousand thoughts (and posts!)

Starburst

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!

DebbieT

Many congratulations on ure 1000th post Starburst

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

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

((((hugs)))) x

salamander

Good luck with the Cimzia. I hope it works out well for you.

stickywicket

Well done, Sophie, on reaching the 1,000 club

I hope very much that the cimzia works. You deserve it.

dibdab

Hope it works for you , I'd cross my fingers but they won't bend anymore!!!!!

Deb xx

Toots

Hi Starburst! So great to hear you sounding so positive, fingers crossed these work well for you! x

Kittkat

Good luck with this and I am really hoping this will work great and you will get your life back! x

phoenixoxo

Hi Starburst,

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

Best wishes,
Phee