No Doctor, No

How many times do you have to tell a doctor you don't have Lupus and how many times do they check you? So far the magical number is three. I am guessing this number will only increase before I am finished with my BOOP journey. I had blood work done last week to check on the liver, to see if I have Lupus, to check on my muscles, ect.... Everything came back normal. I'm feeling good and started losing my prednisone weight with the help of Weight Watcher and exercise. My wonderful and amazing husband is my rock when I am down. He helps me get outside and go for a walk. Sometimes I just come home tired, but he gets me to walk with him and I always feel better. You can't do this alone.

Good Dr. Visit

Last Thursday I went to the doctor and got an x-ray and blood work done. Everything looks great. She said I am doing great and am successful so far on the 50mg of Imuran. I feel good, just tired from the lack of sleep the other night. I'm walking at least 2 times a week and am going to start watching my calorie intake. I have a new cookbook to help me with that! I see her again in 3 months. I can see the light at the end of the tunnel!! HOPEFULLY!! I have felt that before and then it comes back.... Just pray that it doesn't.

No News is Good News

Hello my fellow followers! I'm feeling fine. I thought I was getting sick last week, but it was just a little cough that has gone away. Still on the same medicine and have a doctor's appointment in January for a follow up. Just waiting patiently for July so I can get off the Imuran and see what happens. Merry Christmas!

Listed!

I received a call from my doctor's office last week that I was on the list to receive the N1H1 Flu shot. I got it yesterday. Didn't hurt and my arm isn't sore. I couldn't lift my arm last year from the regular flu shot! Now I have to find out if I should get the "regular" flu shot! I hope not. I don't like needles! :)

Medication is working

I went to get a second opinion in September. He tested me for all kinds of autoimmune diseases. I tested negative. So, all I have is BOOP. He said to stay on the immuran until July. The doctors took me off steroids again. I am only taking 50mg of immuran. That makes me happy. I'm feeling fine, but am always getting cold sores!!!

requested up date

Sorry I haven't posted anything in a while. I am now on 5mg of prednisone and 100mg of imuran. I am getting a second opinion this month. I will let all you know what he says. I feel fine. I've gained weight, but I haven't felt exhausted like I was feeling earlier this summer. Last time I went to see the doctor, I had an x-ray and my lungs are clear. I'm hoping that the doctor I go and see may want to try something new and can help me loose weight. I'll post more when I come back from the doctor.

Update

The blood work came back and everything is fine, so I am now at 100mg of Imuran and we are lowering the prednisone to 15mg. I still get tired easily and take naps. I feel fine and am riding my bike 3 times a week.