My Rheumatologist started me on 30 mg of Prednisone per day last Tuesday. Overall I would say that it is slowly chipping away the multiple layers of inflammation that have been holding me hostage from doing simple tasks like changing my sheets or going to get a latte.
Although I am in a flare from catching the bug that led to my daughter’s pneumonia, it really isn’t as bad as it could be. The pain that normally radiates through my shoulders and upper back is there, but muted by about 50%. My energy level is low but unfortunately my mind is hyper at around 11pm. I go for my next checkup in another week to see if the Prednisone helped to bring the inflammation markers down. I really hope it is working full force by then because I have had a taste of my past life this week with random spurts of feeling good and I want more.
Today is my birthday, I am 47 years old. For the past ten years my birthdays have been horrible so I try my best to ignore them. Although I’m sick with a cold and in a Fibromyalgia flare up, I’m content. God is wrapping His loving arms around me and guiding me, making sure I do what needs to get done. I feel very blessed.
Happy Birthday MaMa. Hope you had a greatday!
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Happy (belated) Birthday!