I think I am flaring!

[carolhew]

I haven't posted in awhile, but I have been reading when I get a chance. I took my last dose of pred on May 10th, blood glucose levels are back to normal! Yay! But the joint aches and swelling showed up last Thursday, I had out of town guests so I struggled through the weekend. I called the GI on Monday and he ordered bloodwork and prescribed a diuretic. And the big D and cramping showed up Tuesday morning, so the last two days have been hell! Somehow I am going into work today, missed the last two days. I am worried about losing my job, I have only been there 10 months. I have a feeling I will be going back on the pred and I am dreading it. The pain relief will be welcomed!

 

[Cross-stitch gal]

Hi Glad to hear that you were doing alright and able to get off the pred for at least a little bit! Sad to hear that you're not feeling that great again though. Sure feels like we sometimes keep going in circles doesn't it? Hopefully you'll be able to get some relief again soon.

 

[Jennifer]

Are you still taking the Pentasa? Maybe its not doing the best job and you may need to try something else rather than going back and forth with the steroids.

 

[carolhew]

Cross-stitch gal, thank you and yes it does seem like we go in circles. If it is not the side effects it is the withdrawal of the meds or the disease itself. I am much better now! Blood work came back normal, diuretic has helped with the swelling and tummy has quieted down. So thankfully I am not flaring!
Crabby, I am not going back on steroids, thankfully! I have been on Humira since the beginning of March and seem to be doing well on it.

Thank you both for your support!

 

[Cross-stitch gal]

Always good to hear when one of us isn't flaring Glad to hear that you're doing well on the Humira! Hope things continue to do well for you. Take care.