I'm just having my first flare after my initial diagnosis 6 years ago. I'm very emotional as at my last 6 month check I virtually told my rheumy that I didn't need him any more. I'm eating humble pie. Does anyone have their own theory why they have a relapse? I'm busy reflecting over it all .... I haven't been meditating as often, have been away for 3 months and so not eating my home grown veggies, the busy activity of getting back into the swing of it, seeing other things in my life more important than looking after myself etc etc etc. The comment I have had from friends is that I do too much. I am retired BUT love being busy and having things to look forward too therefore if there's nothing happening then I make it happen. It's strange how when you need it people say the right things, today there was an excellent story on the radio re a person who has Lupus how she has changed her life and it looks nothing like the life she lived when first diagnosed. She hasnt had any symptoms for 6 years. Then I've just read about grounding, and today an article at the hospital in a mag re alkalining your diet. I have some work to do!!!!!!
Do other Weggies have a plan for when they first start to have a relapse. I didn't but decided that I would just go back on the same regime as my rheumy put me on when first diagnosed. That was OK. Pays to carry your drugs with you ... I had to "borrow" the Prednisole from a friend on our travels.
I'm in Lakes Entrance Victoria, Australia if there's any local Weggies out there. I know of two others nearby -- so much for one in 30,000.
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