I had my first appointment with Dr.Lloyd, and he is a lifesaver.
I am now taking Methotrexate (which is a chemo drug) to lower my immune system. I have to be careful while I'm on it, because a simple cold or the flu, passed on, can be deadly to me. For now, I'm on 3 pills weekly.
He also put me on prednisone (a steroid) to help with inflamation. Let me just say that these two drugs are saving me right now. For weeks, I could hardly function. I couldn't take care of my kids by myself. Now...I am getting by.
I still have yet to venture out with the kids, or drive much. My hands are still a little swollen for that. I will live....with RA.
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