January 1st marks the first day in a VERY, VERY long time that I have not taken any prednisone. I moved from prednisone to hydrocortisone and will continue to taper down for there.
December our home was plagued with sick people. Emma fought pneumonia, both kids fought the flu, and Bill has cared for them and nursed them back to health while fighting with his own cough and cold. Just after Christmas I found myself fighting some of the same symptoms. It's important that when I am not feeling well that I stay really aware of whats going on. My lungs are compromised and even a small infection could quickly spiral out of control and cause more damage. For this reason I called my lung doctor and said "I have a cough, should I be concerned?" She said take some mucinex to loosen it up and head in for a chest xray. I thought this was a little much but I trust her so off I went to the hospital.
GREAT NEWS...my lungs look better than they did the last time. The cytoxin and the prednisone have done their job. So, the blessing of this cough and cold was getting xray and the call that my lungs are looking good! One less worry for the new year.
This week I see Dr Cohen (rheumatologist) and get my monthly lab work done. I will let you know how I am progressing after that appointment.
The posts are fewer and far between and although I miss writing, it means that I am feeling better and off doing other things.
God's blessings to you today and throughout the new year.
Kris B
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