Now, Within My Grasp RA and Sjogrens
1/15/2014
I’ve decided
to use my blog not only to writing, music, and other facets of entertainment,
but, also to share my journey. I’ve had significant health problems for almost
three years.
Thank you
for listening, periodically, I will have a new installment chronicling my
journey-
A DIAGNOSIS
A LONG TIME IN THE WORKS
Hello,
Fellow Fathomers, I appreciate your kindness, inspiration, and support. As many
of you know, I was initially diagnosed with SLE, systemic lupus, almost two
years ago. After that, a specialist further tested, and revealed no signs of
lupus. Another doctor believed I had fibromyalgia and Sjogrens Syndrome.
Now after
failed medications, not getting better, developing migraines, gaining almost 40
pounds, peripheral neuropathy, change medications, new medications…it’s a lot folks.
But!
I finally
have conclusive blood results. I have Rheumatoid Arthritis and Sjogrens.
I don’t know
much about RA, I know the autoimmune disease, Sjogrens, explains many of my
symptoms. The RA further cements the symptoms I experience that are progressing
quite rapidly.
I invite
your comments, suggestions, and support about your experiences with RA- either
as a patient or caregiver. I’m on a medication called Sulfazine, intended to
slow the progression of the damage RA inflicts on joints, cartilage, bones and
even organs. I also take Lyrica, Cymbalta, amitryptiline, vitamin D 10Kiu,
B-125Kmcg, magnesium, Zyrtec, Flonase, and the occasional Sumatriptan for
migraines and other allergy meds as needed.
Have a
beautiful day, and together let’s learn!
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