Hi folks,
Not had time to hang around here much but have checked in daily to see how you are doing. I went to see my rheumatologist yesterday for my 3 month check up at the connective tissue clinic. He wanted to review how I was doing with the Cellcept. I turned up a day late!
Don't even ask how I did it as I am normally so careful. I live 10 minutes from the hospital and there was no excuse. They have now fitted me in on July 14th which I consider myself very lucky as they are such a busy unit.
On a positive note I had written down that my hair loss has stopped, mouth problems are better, no fatigue, dry eyes are better, no connective tissue pain and that I had more energy. I'll just need to keep it till my next appointment. :hehe:
As for the rib pain well it's still there. :sad: I am signed off work for another month. I have tried to drive and do things about the house but it's just not to be. It has only improved slightly and we are still no further forward as to the cause. I had a bone scan last Thursday which I had hoped to get the results of yesterday but I was told the doc would call me if there was anything untoward.
Again looking to the positives, this is strangely the best thing that could've happened to me. I have been off work since April and I am a much happier person. I've lost 22lbs, been out walking with the dog, catching up with friends, reading and just catching up with life. My GP had been telling me for the last year that I was doing far too much and you don't realise until you are taken out of the situation. Life can just pass us by and you don't notice the things around you. Hubby is happy as he comes home to a healthy meal every night and I make him go for a walk to get him back into shape.
On the job front it is likely I will be made redundant in August and I have completely accepted it. Initially I panicked as it seemed like the end of my world as I loved my job. Again it could turn out for the best as my company are going to give me 3 months paid leave then a final redundancy payment so I won't need to look for another job until near the end of the year at least. It is possible that another company are looking to recruit the staff so I could have another job waiting. If not then I know I will find something else.
It's funny how circumstances make us reevaluate our lives. I've been able to spend invaluable time with older members of my family which I know I will never get back. I am also alot happier in my own skin when I previously had a huge self image problem.
Thanks for listening :flower2:
Hugz, :hug:
Pam xxx
Not had time to hang around here much but have checked in daily to see how you are doing. I went to see my rheumatologist yesterday for my 3 month check up at the connective tissue clinic. He wanted to review how I was doing with the Cellcept. I turned up a day late!
Don't even ask how I did it as I am normally so careful. I live 10 minutes from the hospital and there was no excuse. They have now fitted me in on July 14th which I consider myself very lucky as they are such a busy unit.On a positive note I had written down that my hair loss has stopped, mouth problems are better, no fatigue, dry eyes are better, no connective tissue pain and that I had more energy. I'll just need to keep it till my next appointment. :hehe:
As for the rib pain well it's still there. :sad: I am signed off work for another month. I have tried to drive and do things about the house but it's just not to be. It has only improved slightly and we are still no further forward as to the cause. I had a bone scan last Thursday which I had hoped to get the results of yesterday but I was told the doc would call me if there was anything untoward.
Again looking to the positives, this is strangely the best thing that could've happened to me. I have been off work since April and I am a much happier person. I've lost 22lbs, been out walking with the dog, catching up with friends, reading and just catching up with life. My GP had been telling me for the last year that I was doing far too much and you don't realise until you are taken out of the situation. Life can just pass us by and you don't notice the things around you. Hubby is happy as he comes home to a healthy meal every night and I make him go for a walk to get him back into shape.
On the job front it is likely I will be made redundant in August and I have completely accepted it. Initially I panicked as it seemed like the end of my world as I loved my job. Again it could turn out for the best as my company are going to give me 3 months paid leave then a final redundancy payment so I won't need to look for another job until near the end of the year at least. It is possible that another company are looking to recruit the staff so I could have another job waiting. If not then I know I will find something else.
It's funny how circumstances make us reevaluate our lives. I've been able to spend invaluable time with older members of my family which I know I will never get back. I am also alot happier in my own skin when I previously had a huge self image problem.
Thanks for listening :flower2:
Hugz, :hug:
Pam xxx
