Tuesday, August 24, 2004

Tuesday Rolls On...

Okay, since I know people get crabby when they don't know, I'm flaring. I gave up and called my rheumie yesterday. Got an appointment for this morning. Which amazed the heck out of me! It's almost impossible to get in quickly to see a rheumatologist. Another case of demand far exceeding supply. Anyway, got in, for a 7:45am appointment. Wasn't going into work 'til 9 anyway, so it worked out well. Actually signed in at 7:30, they took me right back, and the doctor was in within a few minutes. He agrees I'm in flare, and is going to try increased my plaquenil. However, he said if I don't see improvement in a week, to call, and we'll try something else.

So, here I sit, with a lovely lupus rash on my face, achy needs and joints, and just generally feeling tired and crabby. I did go to bed last night at 7:45pm, and slept 'til the alarm went off at 6:11am. Made me a lot less groggy this morning. Not sure if I'll go to bed so early tonight, but it's a distinct possibility. I don't know. We'll see.

So, now you all know what's going on. I apologize for not posting early today, but today has sucked. We're short one person, and the other person here had to leave at 3. And it's the end of the month. Hopefully tomorrow will be better.

4 Comments:

At August 24, 2004 at 7:37 PM, Blogger ombren said...

Well I'm glad to know you're seeing the dr!!! And even MORE hopeful that the meds will help you out...because I think I'm channeling some of your tired-ness...LOL So get better already, would you? (; Hugs your way k(:

 
At August 24, 2004 at 7:47 PM, Blogger Serena said...

Sorry! Well, I slept 10 hours last night, and I'm going to bed early tonight, so I'm hoping that will help some of the tiredness. :) I start the doubled Plaquenil tonight, so if things are going to improve from that, it should start in a few days. I'll keep you posted!

 
At August 24, 2004 at 11:05 PM, Blogger dan said...

It helps to quit your job. I know!

 
At August 25, 2004 at 9:37 AM, Blogger Serena said...

I wish I could! I'm working on a new job, it's just slow going!

 

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