I just wanted to let all of you know what has been going on with me. I had that infusion with remcade (something like that) and it did not like me at all.....I seemed to have all the side effects except death. On top of having the usual dry, thin,icky skin given to us by some fargone ancestor.....I got a lovely case of hives and it has driven me crazy for several weeks. It started on my inside of my arms and has preceded to every where!!!! I finally got to see the skin doctor in Minot and she gave meds and salve and did help a little.. I was to let her know how things were going and when I talked to her nurse she called back later and said Dr. Hunter ( a lovely black lady who is so nice) wanted me to come in on Friday at 8:30 for a biopsy to see just what the places were........well, Keri took off work and we got there at the right time. She came in a looked at me and said "why we don't need a biopsy....it looks much better". Perhaps the nurse and I got a little overboard on how it looked!!! Anyway she didn't charge me for the visit and also froze a wart for me for free too. She did give me stronger salve and some to put in my hair (that has really bugged me). And also it has gone to my face a little and I have something for that too. I think that the constant itching was causing me to become depressed and that is why the anniversary of Moma leaving us just really sent me over the edge. Keri will tell you I was not my usual sweet, precious, loving self!!! (Did I go a little to far on that?...oh well, why not) And all I wanted to do was cry!
But, I am much better now. I like life and people again. I saw my arthritis doctor Tuesday and got shots in the right knee and right shoulder and I feel more better!!! YEAH!!! I have an appointment with my PA Lisa Peterson on the 28th to see if my blood pressure is still going up......it was a little high at Dr. Diri's on Tuesday. I want her to look at my feet ......they are swelling up unless I just stay off them and I can't do that!!! AND ISN'T IT FUN TO GET OLD!!!!!!!!
Our Lily is really growing and maybe one of these days Keri will get some more pics put on here and on a dvd for Bula. I don't know if Collie has one or not. Lily is so precious and if you have seen pictures of Mark and Jordan's little Maren, she is precious too.
I love all of you so much and love hearing for you all. Take care and God bless!
Jody the Elder!!
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Oh, JoAnn, it sounds like you've been through the ringer! I saw references on FB that you were having problems, but it seems like FB isn't the place to get into a lot of details. It is so frustrating that when we have medical issues sometimes the "cure" causes more problems than we started with - or at least that is what is sounds like from your ordeal. Yikes!! Sure do hope that the new salves/treatments will clear up the allergic reaction and the injections will ease your arthritis. Bless your heart!!! After all that, you're entitled to a little boo-hooing and grouchiness. But enough, is enough, so I'm glad you are getting back to the sweet, kind, generous and beautiful you we all know and love!!!!!
Feel better!!!!!
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