Just as I Suspected

Went the Rheumatologist yesterday and reviewed my x-rays and blood work from last week.

Just as I suspected, since I have been off of the meds. since August, there have been some change in my hands and feet.  After I got home last night, I was thinking….”did this change happen over the past 5 years or over the past 7 months?’  I didn’t think to ask that question when I was at the doctors office, so I don’t know for sure.

What do you think?

My blood work, of course was all out of whack.  My red blood cells were low, c-reactive protien was high, sed rate was high, and my liver enzymes were high.  I know it is all because of not being on the meds., but it is scary to know this.

I cannot start the meds again until May, because of my upcoming spinal fusion surgery, so I wonder what damage will be done between now and then.

I go to the surgeon tomorrow to schedule surgery and get all the details of my life for the next several months.  I will keep you updated.

Have a great pain free day,

Kim