We’ve decided to stay in our house! I’m so happy we’ve made a decision. Won’t it be lovely to have photos back on our walls? We could decide to sell later, if David doesn’t go into remission or if the market picks up, but for now, we’re staying right where we are. Does anyone need moving boxes? I’ve been collecting large boxes for months now, and you’re welcome to them.
David saw his rheumatologist today for a regular checkup. The doctor and his staff were great, as always, and they took the extra time to discuss things with us and not make us feel like a statistic. Although David is going to my parents on Thursday for his injection, the nurse told David she really wants him to give himself an injection once in awhile. She said the weather in our area is so unpredictable (And boy do we know all about that!) that he needs to be able to give himself the Humira in case we’re stuck at home. He really doesn’t need to miss a dose. David seemed to agree.
We discussed David’s exercise regimen with the rheumatologist. David swam twice a week all summer at my parents’ house, and now he swims twice a week at the gym. It takes him a few days to recover from swimming laps, even though swimming is the gentlest exercise David could do. (Well, maybe yoga, but David is a big manly man, and he won’t do yoga!) The doctor wants David to try swimming more often, but for shorter amounts of time. We’ll see if this is even feasible with our schedule. All of David’s doctors want him to exercise, but it’s just so painful. Maybe when the Humira kicks in…
The very encouraging news from the rheumatologist was that even though David isn’t feeling the effects of the Humira yet, the rheumy thinks that he will respond to it, based on the fact that everything except David’s back feels better when he takes Plaquenil. Since David’s Psoriatic Arthritis is responding to Plaquenil, the Humira should work on his back. This gives us such hope!
Thank you all for your prayers!
Thank you so much for the update! It sounds encouraging! PTL!
I am so sorry you have such a challenge in your life like this. Makes me really appreciate our good health!!!! I pray for you and your hubs that he responds well to the meds.
Thank you SO much for coming by for my SITS day last week! I appreciate the comment love!!
YAY on staying put! Moving is SO much work!
Now, David. I am horrified of needles. I unfortunately have to get pheresis every 3 weeks, with two HUGE needles (like a fork tine) in each arm. When I was pregnant, I had to do insulin shots. If I can do it, YOU can do it! You are big and tough and strong! YOU CAN do it! Just think like the Little Engine That Could…I think I can… I think I can…
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Thanks, Kerri for the encouragement. And thanks for stopping by, Live.Love.Eat! We appreciate your prayers.
The news from the rheumatologist sounds very encouraging! Most likely in time David will be a pro at giving the shots. I have a tentative dx of psoriatic arthritis – could still be seronegative RA with psoriasis – your blog is so helpful to read because it is uplifting. May God continue to bless you…..