Yankee doodle doctor visit
I saw Dr. Rheumy today. As expected, we discussed the meds and came up with a plan for the rest of the summer. I will continue going up on the Imuran, and hopefully wean off off Prednisone this fall. Everything else is staying the same.
I could tell a big improvement in my legs - he ran the pinwheel up and down and I could both feel my leg and I didn't experience any pain. (I still don't have much sensation in my feet, but it has been that way for almost two years.)
I was pleased that I had lost weight; I was proud that I have resumed a workout schedule, joined a gym. He chided me to keep working on it. I ignored him (a little anyway) and just remembered that I am doing quite a bit. I'm still proud of myself. I am sweating and aching and doing what I can.
I am grateful that he listens, that he has taken my concerns seriously. Not every doctor does. I get tired with the kiddos during the summer, but I don't need a daily nap now. I have been more social again, spending time with friends. Hopefully this remission will last.
sjogren'ssyndrome rheumatology Imuran neuropathy checkup
I could tell a big improvement in my legs - he ran the pinwheel up and down and I could both feel my leg and I didn't experience any pain. (I still don't have much sensation in my feet, but it has been that way for almost two years.)
I was pleased that I had lost weight; I was proud that I have resumed a workout schedule, joined a gym. He chided me to keep working on it. I ignored him (a little anyway) and just remembered that I am doing quite a bit. I'm still proud of myself. I am sweating and aching and doing what I can.
I am grateful that he listens, that he has taken my concerns seriously. Not every doctor does. I get tired with the kiddos during the summer, but I don't need a daily nap now. I have been more social again, spending time with friends. Hopefully this remission will last.
sjogren'ssyndrome rheumatology Imuran neuropathy checkup
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i have typeI diabetes (since '75) and deal w/most of the "itis" family, migraines/clusters, peripheral neuropathy, and hypoglymia unawareness. *bleh*
thought i'd stop by and say hello.
that IS great about your doc appt. having a caring, listening doc is a very rare thing these days.
congrats & blessings!
geannie
Thanks so much!
Linda in nyc
I don't have any experience with that clinic - so sorry I don't have any feedback.
I think it is well worth checking out. If Sjogren's is causing the gait problems, like it has in my case, at least you could start a treatment. I've seen an improvement, on an immunosuppressant, but of course, there's no cure. Some days are better than others.
I sure hope you find the answers you need. If I find out anything about that clinic, I will post about it. Take care.
I just came across your blog from googling "Eugene and Sjogren's."
No doctors came up as having a special interest in Sjogren's in Eugene, Oregon, but you did! I am only 100% sure this is what ails me, am new to the area, and wonder if you can point me in the direction of a good rheumy or two.
I'm an alternative care kind of gal, but realized that we were always fixing the results of an underlying problem instead of getting after my crazy immune system directly.
Any help you can provide would be most welcome. And I hope you are feeling much better, as these posts go back some in time.
And thanks for your blog!
Anna
Any Eugene leads would be most welcome. Thanks!