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momof4boys 
Howdy all! I can't believe I haven't been on here to journal since Dec. 12. So much has happened........ my tumors were benign, thank God, and am all healed from the surgery. My family and I all have been struggling with the respitory flu for the past 4, yes 4! weeks! We were all flat down for over a week. I missed a week of work - I have NEVER missed a week of work! But then again, I cannot remember feeling so sick ever! 104 fever, chills, sweats, headache, and that darn heavy chest and coughing coughing coughing! My chest is still sore from all the coughing, after 4 week! You would think I am a smoker to hear me! The boys and Bruce are on the mend and the days are getting longer here in Michigan, so spring is coming, I just know it is!
My dysfunctional family saga continues - my mother has ended up living with my sister. The boy (my brother) whom she adores well, um, let's just say she moved into their home to full time "babysit", well, they kicked her out (after she had rented out her home!) Yep, right before Christmas.........she still claims that they didn't kick her out, she left, but we know the truth. So, my sister who hadn't spoken to me in 3 months and my mom in 1 yr, offered her to move into with her, since she has no hubby/kids. So, the other day, I just picked up the phone and called my mom. I know her cancer is spreading and I just feel so guilty not talking to her, even though she is poisonous to me and my family. She is a bitter woman, and is not very happy, and sometimes I think she is downright jealous that my life is turning out ok. So, I am trying..........I am going into this realizing I cannot do a damned thing to change her, I can only change the way I REACT to her.......lots easier said than done
Still working retail (what a hard way to make a living
) Thanks goodness my check just covers groceries and gas.......barely barely barely! I am enjoying being back in the work force because retail is so busy and the time flies. I work with some really nice people
I finally got my Enbrel ok'd by my insurance company, and guess what? I took the first shot, then ended up with the flu 3 days later. It took my immune system so low. My doc says it's because I have lupus with the psoriatic ra, I guess that can be tricky. All I want is to feel better!
Hope you all are doing well!
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I was down with the flu almost 2 months. It is really a nasty strain this year and I even got a flu shot. Sure hope your family is up and running soon. Glad your back. Missed you! ((hugs))marcia
bizemomm
There have been times when I was on the Enbrel that I got sick and had to go off it until I got better. I have heard that this year's flu is quite bad. I really hope you are all getting on the mend. About 4 years ago, my family caught the flu bug and my husband and daughter were over it in 2 days. Mine lasted a week! Most likely due to the Lupus. I wish you had a better experience with the Enbrel, or maybe are willing to try again if your doctor's thinks so. We have in common that we have both SLE and Psoriatic Arthritis and it really has helped me a lot. My skin issues improved and I am in less pain when I am on it. While you were recuperating, I lost the Enbrel for 9 weeks because my insurance company was denying it. I guess I don't blame them as it is $2,500 a month! It was good hearing from you again! I hope you have a better rest of the year! :) Cheryl
BeautifulDreamer
I hope you start to feel fully healed soon. I have no clue how you can work retain that is very hard. My prayers are with you
juleshaslupus