I'm SO sorry!!! I hope it is just a flare and goes away and your meds start to work again :) have you been more stressed or sick or anything? maybe thats it? sorry!
Hugs! Hope you are feeling better soon!!!

So sorry, Caspiana. I also hope that it is just a flare and goes away soon.
Be gentle on yourself and try to rest as much as ou can - I know it's easier said than done.
You're not a wet blanket - it's good to be able to vent here.
Hugs

Caspiana...you could never be a wet blanket. So many of your posts have given me hope and strength. My hugs and prayers are with you.

So sorry that you are feeling sad, Caspiana. I am always cheered up from your comments, so please know that I am cheering you on!
Maybe tweaking the meds will do the trick and put you back to where you were. I sure hope so.
HUGS,
Jess

I am so sorry to hear that you are not in remission anymore. I know we hold our breaths between each flare and hope it was the last. I am here for you and you are never a wet blanket...I will keep you in my prayers will you be trying new meds now?

UGH. That SUCKS. I'm so sorry - and you can NEVER be a wet blanket! You are so supportive of everyone - now it is our turn to support you!

Much love
Tort

Sorry to hear this disappointing news. You are such a valuable member and friend here.

And no doubt the best thing we could hear in RA group is of improvements and remissions. We love to hear positive news, but we can be realistic too and know how this beast is a nasty, sneaky thing and that is why we have this support group.

This place is not to say who has the disease worse or who is more worthy or less worthy of support.
We all need support whatever our status and stage of RA. And sometimes we may feel well enough to give the support.
And you have been. You have said such encouraging things to me and others. So do not feel bad for even mentioning this setback.
You are in that place where you need love and support. No problem, No wet blanket, no downer.
We are glad to be here for you.

I hope this is just a phase and you can go back to feeling good again. That is something we all need to keep believing.
I am in remission as you may know, and I am thankful for it so much. I try not to even think of a possible relapse.
I know how much pain and suffering RA causes.
I know you must be feeling sad and disillusioned. So do not hesitate to come to DS every day if you need.
Hugs to you Caspiana
You are lovely and have such a kind spirit.
I hope things turn around for you soon.

I'm so sorry Honey! Its so disapointing isn't it. You have that moment when you think you've got it licked and then a month passes and its creeping back! I was also alomost in remmision in August for a few weeks on the Arava and Enbrel. Had to go off the Arava and now my CRP is slowly creeping back up again. I can feel the morning stiffenss getting longer and longer!

I'm gonna have to try the Arava again. Just waiting until my next appointment to get the go ahead. Maybe you should consider a slight increase in your MTX maybe only 2.5 - 5 mg will be enough to bring it back down again. Fingers crossed for you!

So sorry Cas. You were doing so well, but you know that with RA you never know how long it lasts. So make the best of everyday and do what your Body tells you to do.
bigi

Sorry to hear that the better days have temporarily gone on a holiday! Hope that you respond well to increased med's and that the good days return soon. We all live with the fear that one day we could wake up and our RA has gone out of control & it's always a sobering thought. Let's hope this is just a small flare and that your body quickly gets better.

Be kind to yourself... and let others take care of you too.

I'm so sorry, Caspiana. This totally sucks!! A wet blanket you are not!

Big hug

Ferhaan

so sorry Casp! ((((HUG))))

Thank you for your support. My whole arm aches today so am trying to keep warm. It is wonderful to have so many kind people saying supportive things. It helps so much. I know I should be commenting on other people's posts too but today I just feel like I can't. Thanks again. You are all such wonderful human beings.

Caspiana I'm sorry you're not feeling well. I can't remember what meds you were on. It might be a good idea to talk to your RD about your meds. Something might need to be changed that would help you. I know you feel very down and sad right now but don't give up. ;)
We are here for you. Hugs~
Linda