Nah, just incremental improvements

Saw the Rheumy on Thursday. Got new bloodwork done. ramping down the Prednisone from 80 to 70 a day. ramping up  MTX to 15mg. from 10. ook extra folic acid as per Dr. instructions. We'll see if I can get my little head off the pilow tomorrow urk. MTX seems to make my muscles super weak, just what I need with poly!  Rheumy said really ramp up exercise So on the bike and working hard. Lifted weights and then worked at my desk for about 6 hours. I got two major grants in, and two board packets out. Really need to drive soon, though.I have a number of meetings on the coast so I need to get moving soon. Urk again! gotta go, go Beavs!

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deleted_user
deleted_user

Just please keep the increase in activity incrimentally small. If we over do it too much we may be back 3 steps instead of just one... One or two days overdoing it can often take me a week or more to regain.
I am so happy for you H. Keep at it, and see what your progression is. I am getting weaker but still trying to get up and walk every day. Can\'t wait for my next step of treatment. All the best,
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lexisgirl
lexisgirl

Good job on getting some movement in and the taper. Those are great things. With the MTX, I am \"icky\" the day after my injection but then okay after that. If it is longer then that, talk to your doctor. Hang in there and take it slow and steady.