Sunday, July 15, 2012

11 weeks

Well, it has been a rough 4 weeks now, but we have some hope for better because I started prednisone on Friday (on day 3 now) and will be on it for at least 26 days (and then hopefully can stop).  I am starting at 30 mg now and after tomorrow will drop 2.5 mg every 2 days.  If things start getting worse again by the end I can slow it down, but the goal is to not stay on it any longer than I need to.  It should help my arthritis for sure and should also clear up the GI problems I have been having (although they have been improving a little over the last 2 weeks).

I am feeling a little stronger, and am no longer losing weight (and have gained back 4 of the 7 pounds I lost).  I am already noticing that I am a little thicker in the stomach (although not noticeable to others).  My pants certainly fit a little oddly.

I am able to work a little more (from about 10 hours a week to 20-25 the last two weeks).  This included 4 dr appts too, so it means more of my hours at home are productive. 

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