My Diagnosis

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  1. Patsy Faye

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    Sounds like a very good plan Gloria
     
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    @Gloria Mitchell -- I don't believe you are looking for sympathy. I'm glad you are comfortable enough to share with us even though you don't feel well. Sometimes it's nice to just vent or have a sympathetic ear, and at our age we all have our issues to deal with. "Misery loves company!" :D

    I wish those medications were more effective for you. And I'm glad you give updates on how it's going. Hope things go well at the doctor today.
     
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  3. Patsy Faye

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    I'm half asleep Beth - but I think we gotta wait a week, 'next' Thursday
     
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    OIC. :D (I'm frequently corn-fused, Patsy!!)
     
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    You and me both - I could sleep standing up right now and logic has gone right out me window …………………… :oops:
     
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  6. Hedi Mitchell

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    Y'all are such fun :)
     
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    Thought I might have an update on myself.Went to doctor on Thursday and things are looking better. Last month went from 60 mg to 40 of the Presidone and this time going to 20 then hopefully to 10 by October.
    My arms are beginig to look like arms instead of bony twigs. Have had so many med changes its hard to keep up but most will no longer take later on.
    I have gained um.maybe 5 pounds. I must keep weight in check because of fluid retention..not sure which it really is.
    I want my ole face back! I hate this chubby monkey looking face..or moon face as its called. This may take a while to go down though and I want it now:)
    All in all I feel pretty good and hope to be closer to the ole me by end of the year.
    ;)
     
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    I'm glad you are feeling better, Gloria. And I'm sure you're just as gorgeous as ever. Thanks for the update.
     
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  9. Hedi Mitchell

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    Nooo not really ..what hair is:( have left is peppered and salted but has great color..just very thin. No more red hair for me.
     
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    @Gloria Mitchell , I'm glad that you are getting better. Prednisone is a miracle med but it does have some bad side effects.
     
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    Autumn is coming and earth colors are popular for the hair so maybe a bit of green or purple tint?
     
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  12. Hedi Mitchell

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    Nooo not get me... My hair color is good..just need thicker again. ;)
     
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    An update on his. As of today i am now only on 5 mg of Prednisone ! I cut it to 10 back in Sept. hoping to rid myself of the moon face - not happening yet. Also gaining some weight- did not want that to happen. I lost 45 pounds, do not want it back. I expected to gain some, but hope to keep the numbers down.
    All in all I am much better, have more motion in hands and arms- have not had to wear the braces in weeks.
    hope you al are faring well .:)
     
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    What great news, Gloria! Thanks for the update.
     
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    And update. Am now only on 2.5 mg of Presidone for 22 days- then I am done with that one. Then two maybe three more meds I will be done with soon.
    Hands and arms working much better.
    Unfortuatley have gained weight coming down off the med. Yet my hairdresser said I look stronger and better..was looking a bit sickly .
    I now will try and take care of my teeth issues and another matter that has cropped up. Lolol always something ain't it. ;)
    Not complaining- still much better off than many. :)
     
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