Remicade - its almost 6 months now.

I had to increase my prednisone to 15 mg. a day so I can function better and do things like work my job and do things around the house without crying out in pain. I do not feel that increasing my pain meds really helps much. The unfortunate thing about prednisone is it has so many side effects and can harm the body over time i.e. increased fractures, cataracts. But, I feel I can do more and get basic housework done.

My dilemma is the work thing. If I can't get my RA under control with a biologic, how can I work. This will put a major strain on my marriage and my own self esteem. Its quite a circular problem. I have to work to get insurance, I hurt when I work, I have to take more meds to compensate, I go to work, I hurt. It really is quite frustrating.

I will be seeing my rheumy in March, and I will see what will be next. But for now, I will be posting more pics and other more fun things. This is part of my new thought process for the new year. Here is a picture of the hippy hat I am knitting on circular needles very slowly.