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hedgehog

(36,286 posts)
Tue Dec 16, 2014, 05:39 PM Dec 2014

Crossing my fingers that this works -

I've been fighting a flare in recent weeks that just keeps getting worse and worse. I even asked the Rheumy about trying a course of prednisone to break it down. He didn't think the symptoms were bad enough to warrant the prednisone since it is only a temporary fix for me. Then - today - his staff called to tell me to talk with my GP - some blood work is off and indications are I should stop another prescription. As it happens, the side effects match up one for one with problems I thought were from my autoimmune disease. I feel better all ready just thinking there might be a light at the end of this tunnel!

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Crossing my fingers that this works - (Original Post) hedgehog Dec 2014 OP
Fingers and toes crossed for you! Chronic problems can really be a headache...n/t CaliforniaPeggy Dec 2014 #1
Thanks, Peggy! hedgehog Dec 2014 #2
Wow! I went through a very tough week, then yeasterday, between 10AM and noon, hedgehog Dec 2014 #3
awesome! mopinko Dec 2014 #4

hedgehog

(36,286 posts)
3. Wow! I went through a very tough week, then yeasterday, between 10AM and noon,
Mon Dec 22, 2014, 12:01 PM
Dec 2014

everything just lifted and I felt much, much better! Just in time for Christmas!

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