It’s 2013!
… and I’m definitely a few months behind. Haha
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| Rodeo (February 2013) |
1st off! Thanks to all my readers who have stuck
with me despite my spotty blogging. Since
my last post, I traveled home for Christmas and spring break, completed and started a
semester, took a small vacation to visit my boyfriend (who graduated from Army
basic! Yay!) and am on track to graduate with my master’s degree this May!!
Woot woot!
Now, I know you’re most likely not coming to Me, Myself and Still’s Disease to hear
entirely about my non-Still’s life! Well, you’re in luck. Lots
of changes for me health-wise and it’s time to tell you about them!
Since the last time I wrote I’ve been in and out of visiting
with a couple different doctors before I finally was able to see Dr. H after her
maternity leave. And although there have been minor changes here and there,
this is the current plan of attack:
· Once –weekly Humira
Daily
·
3mg prednisone (Dr. H says indefinitely but I
have other plans)
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Calcium +vitamin D supplement (Since the pred is
hard on my bones, plus can’t hurt to have some extra calcium and vitamin D!)
·
Zyrtec (pesky seasonal tree allergies)
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Advair
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| Synergy 360! |
I have been feeling
extremely well as of late! As I always say, still’s is absolutely
unpredictable. Granted I have always felt much better when I workout on a
regular basis and this year, I’ve really
made the lifestyle change. I try to eat
mainly whole, unprocessed foods and workout
4-5 days a week with a variety of cardio exercise to include Zumba, running
and a circuit training workout on a crazy looking piece of equipment! While I
have not lost any weight, I have gained muscle and am more toned!
I have also successfully made it into the month of April with no flare!! *knocks on wood* That’s not to say that I
still don’t have days where a few of my fingers or my back or wrists or knees
are a bit stiff. Generally though, I consider myself very lucky blessed
that I haven’t had any major issues. After all, it was this time last year when
all of the symptoms that I dealt with at the beginning of my diagnosis came
rushing back.
Still, in the spirit
of Easter (Come on yall, it was just a couple days ago! haha)I would like
to say that I feel very blessed. I
am grateful for the body that God gave me even when I know it’s not perfect. I
am grateful for family and friends that support me when I don’t feel 100%. I am
grateful that I have access to healthcare that enables me to live my life more
comfortably. Finally, I am grateful that I, Lindsey Claire, have ultimate control over my
thoughts and emotions, not my disease.
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| Cascarón fun for Easter! |
… Now, back to studying for my comprehensive exam this
Friday… Wish me luck!
P.S. Cascarónes are the best!!
