A Positive Update
Well I saw my rheumy on Monday. It's been abt 5 wks since he put me on prednisone. I jokingly asked if I could go off all the prednisone & methotrexate. He just looked & laughed but did reduce the prednisone from 25 mg to 15. I could live with that. Then in one month we'll reduce it to 10 then one more month to 5 then off completely. Alas the methotrexate will hang around for a while but it won't be for long if I've got anything to say abt it, which of course I do, so there, LOL LOL.
I did ask the dr why I didn't put any weight on this time with the prednisone cause I sure did yrs ago. He felt that maybe the dosage this time was small enough that for my metabolism it just really didn't upset the apple cart. Either way - good thing.
But overall he was pleased that I seem to be stabilizing quite fast. I do know in my heart that my alternative health treatments are a major player in this. My new reflexologist is a very unbelievable lady. I've also done alot of reshaping of my lifestyle & abt 80% of the time stick to the plan. We all know that little bumps in the road happen but I don't let it happen too much.
One little event. My hubby has somehow got a touch of pneumonia. It's strange that it appeared to happen just, wham, in the blink of an eye. I'm thinking it must of been starting a bit & something just caused it to bloom. It's always a bit more worrisome when the person has COPD but he was put on antibiotics right away. This is day 2 & he's already starting to feel some improvement. Still feels pretty rundown though. Does anyone know - can you catch pneumonia like you can a cold say from person to person???? Just really puzzled abt it somehow.
So I guess thats abt it. Just thought I'd better post an update
I did ask the dr why I didn't put any weight on this time with the prednisone cause I sure did yrs ago. He felt that maybe the dosage this time was small enough that for my metabolism it just really didn't upset the apple cart. Either way - good thing.
But overall he was pleased that I seem to be stabilizing quite fast. I do know in my heart that my alternative health treatments are a major player in this. My new reflexologist is a very unbelievable lady. I've also done alot of reshaping of my lifestyle & abt 80% of the time stick to the plan. We all know that little bumps in the road happen but I don't let it happen too much.
One little event. My hubby has somehow got a touch of pneumonia. It's strange that it appeared to happen just, wham, in the blink of an eye. I'm thinking it must of been starting a bit & something just caused it to bloom. It's always a bit more worrisome when the person has COPD but he was put on antibiotics right away. This is day 2 & he's already starting to feel some improvement. Still feels pretty rundown though. Does anyone know - can you catch pneumonia like you can a cold say from person to person???? Just really puzzled abt it somehow.
So I guess thats abt it. Just thought I'd better post an update
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I think as long as you use basic hygiene you should be okay.....but coughed germs can spread up to fifty feet! My Dad is in the hospital and he has pneumonia.....so far I\'ve been okay, washing my hands a lot and that sort of thing.
What other alternative treatments are you using? I\'m glad it is working out for you.....hope you get off the pred. soon!!
Take care
Beth
When i got pneu, i read about it and some strands can be caught via air or touch which is how i got mine and in a few days i knew it was for sure NO cold!! So sorry he is sick! But so glad you are doing better!!! You inspire me with how well you stick to a healthy plan! Big hugs and sorry about my awful ipad typing!
So nice to hear when your doctor says you can decrease a medication. Especially prednisone. It has taken me close to 24 years to get down to 4mg a day. I\'m happy with that if it will keep my lupus in check. I do hope you can get off it completely for your sake. Methotrexate hmmmmmmm never been on it.
Sorry to hear about hubby. Hope he\'s on the road to a full recovery. Thinking of you both.
Hugs and love Nance
I am so glad to see a journal Also happy that your appointment went well. A decrease in your medication thats great news. I know Mel will feel better soon. Those medicines he is on are wonderful.I don\'t know how you can get pneu. but washing hands and not touching eyes are what Dr. Oz says keeps the viruses away. Please take care yourself and Mel and I will catch up with you soon. Love, your sister, Frieda
Good News for you! What are you doing regarding a new lifestyle? I have been concentrating on stress management. I actually feel better. Hope your husband is on the mend soon. Take good care!