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Health Update
14/3/26 12:31I saw the Rhumatologist at St George Hospital this week. It turns out I have Psoriatic Arthritis. It is similar to Rheumatoid Arthritis, but this attacks your skin cells as well as causes inflammation and swelling of the joints. As much as I am not happy to now have an autoimmune disease, I am happy I finally have an answer to all the health problems I have been having. The excess fluid and swelling in my hands and feet, my finger and toenails pitting and lifting off the surface, and all the aches, pain, and stiffness.
The doctor has put me on Methoblastin as an immunosuppressant. I have to take folate as well to protect myself from any possible side effects from the Methotrexate.
So now I have to have monthly blood tests and X-rays, (not monthly) as well as hydrotherapy and psychotherapy. Thank god all this is covered by Medicare. The PBS also covers the medication, I can even get the folate on the PBS as well, so it is only $5.00 instead of $20.
On happier news, I met up with a good friend of mine for lunch and we had a lovely day together. She gave me a Chucky elf and a blue eye bag charm. We promised to make our lunch dates a regular thing in the future.
I hope everyone has a great week.
The doctor has put me on Methoblastin as an immunosuppressant. I have to take folate as well to protect myself from any possible side effects from the Methotrexate.
So now I have to have monthly blood tests and X-rays, (not monthly) as well as hydrotherapy and psychotherapy. Thank god all this is covered by Medicare. The PBS also covers the medication, I can even get the folate on the PBS as well, so it is only $5.00 instead of $20.
On happier news, I met up with a good friend of mine for lunch and we had a lovely day together. She gave me a Chucky elf and a blue eye bag charm. We promised to make our lunch dates a regular thing in the future.
I hope everyone has a great week.
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