Remission!

[Happy Camper]

So I just got home from Cleveland and I got the good news that I'm in Remission. Dr. Langford said my Ctscan looked fantastic. All the nodules in my lungs are gone except one and it is really small. I stopped the Cytoxan (after 3 months of it) and started Imuran last week. So far so good. Seem to be tolerating it well. I'm down to 20mg of Pred. and will continue to taper it down. I feel really good, but am nervous about relasping. Dr. Langford said to just monitor for returning symptoms and keep gettting blood work. Any other advice from anyone?

[RCOSSIO]

Hey being in a chemical remission is a good start...congrats

[Happy Camper]

Thanks. She said if I remain in remission for 2 years I will attempt to go off all drugs. Long way away, but I hope so.

[pberggren1]

DR. Langford is one of the best so you are in very good hands.

[jola57]

Wonderful news, only 23 months to go and counting :biggrin1:

[Jack]

Great news and there is no reason to think that everything will not go as planned. Good things can happen too! :biggrin1:

[elephant]

Happy Camper Yahoo! That is music to my ears to hear that! Just monitor and keep on top of any returning symtoms ( joint pain, fatigue, more sinus/lung inf, ect). Dr Carol Langford wanted me to check my urine ( dip stick) every two weeks. So glad to hear the Imuran is working for you!
When does Dr Langford want you to have your next CT scan? Are you on Bactrim too?

[Hammy8241]

Great news. Proud of you.

[DEE]

Good news on first steps on Imuran myself so you give me hope .good luck to you take care Happy Camper :thumbsup: DEE x

[JanW]

Great news, Happy Camper!

[julia]

Terrific!!!:thumbup:

[staystronglivelong]

Congratulations on reaching remission - hope you stay there for many years with no flares. x

[Sangye]

Yay for Happy Camper! :w00t: That just made my day to hear your great news. The 2 years will fly by. I hope the Wegs dog has a good long sleep. :sleep:

[Sangye]

Now that you're in remission, what are you gonna do?

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[Brooke]

Congratulations on being in remission!!! I hope it stays that way forever!! :thumbup:

[brocky99]

Great news hopefully it will stay there and never return xx

[Geoff]

Hey Happy Camper! I think its fair to say we all share your Good News!

We are always open for some of that, its the best medicine, well done.

[jola57]

Happiness is in its simplest form - being in Remission, congratulations and wishing you a long long remission

[Doug]

Happy Camper! Walking on air for you! Great news!

[elephant]

Happy Camper how are you? Living life?:hug3:

[chrisTIn@]

...just monitor for returning symptoms and keep gettting blood work. Any other advice from anyone?

I don't have any advice, you seem to be in good hands. Congratulations!
It would be nice if you stepped by, just to tell how you're doing...
CU! :cool1:

[gmyi]

Congratulation and I am glad for your remission I also in remission I monitor blood once a month in local clinic and send results to hospital and have check up every 4 months since three years

[elephant]

That is wonderful gmyi, so nice to hear that you are doing great!

[Deanne Hull]

thats awesome, good luck