wishing for .....

[coffeelover]

I will be seeing my rhuemy on September 2nd and hoping for a reduction in prednisone. I am currently on 10 mgs.

I have been feeling quite good. I have been maintaining an exercise schedule, eating healthy foods and sleeping better. So I really think I am on the mend. I know...I know.....it could be temporary, but one can always wish.

I do know my rheumy told me that I would remain on the MXT for at least a year beyond remission....so no chance of getting off that for a while, but other than the hair problem (which I resolved by getting a curly perm) that med does not bother me.

Because I do not have many symtoms right now, I seem to respond less and less to this group. But I'll have you know that when I was first diagnosed this group was a life saver and I will stay in contact even if I am only reading the threads and not responding. I feel you are all my friends and because we share this awful disease we will always be friends.

Thank you to all of you for your past support. Best of luck with your phases of recovery.

I must need that coffee (20 minutes and counting) I am getting sappy

Lisa Coffeelover

[Sangye]

I'm so glad to hear how well you're doing, Lisa. No need to talk yourself out of feeling good by thinking it could be temporary. You know Wegs well enough to know that being strong again can also be permanent! Either way you--Miss "I'm Gonna Bling Up My Trach"--can handle it.

I hope that even if you never have another symptom, you'll keep contributing to the group. We love you, and your joy and insights help so many. It's also good to have Weggies chime in who are feeling great. Gives us all hope.

[crackers]

brilliant lisa.it's really good to hear of someone who is doing good.i'm going to make myself a cup of coffee and drink to your good health.please keep in touch with us all as you would be greatly missed.
john.

[DuaneHart]

Glad you are on the mend Lisa. Mary Beth and I are so happy to have met you and Dennis. Please keep in touch and let us know how you are doing. Right now I need all the encouragement I can get. Hopefully I will be the one saying how much better I feel eventually, but right now it seems like a loooong ways away. :-(

[Doug]

Believe it, Duane. One day you feel like a patient, the next you think, "I can't believe how well I feel!" You might even catch yourself crying for joy. It happens!

Lisa Coffeelover, I kind of feel the way you do some days, then I think "There are experiences I had that others can benefit knowing, too."

[DuaneHart]

I'll trust you on that Doug. I hope that once I start getting off the pred will help alot. Its just so frustrating to gain 45 lbs, sweat constantly, etc, etc.