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Well on the way to saying goodbye to GCA

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sandy08116
sandy08116

Feeling good. CRP had risen to 15 after last 3-monthly blood test and I put it down to playing sport (pétanque) in the rain, catching a cold and an infection affecting the connective tissue in the chest. That passed quickly. The low dose prednisone has virtually wiped all those nasty side-effects, although eyes are still slightly, annoyingly dry. A blob of Wasabi takes care of that with a flood of tears!I Was about to go off prednisone (now down to 1mg daily) but my GP said it would be prudent to wait for the result of the next blood tests (done last Thursday) and final assessment by the rheumatologist, scheduled for Wednesday at our local hospital clinic. Thrilled with the results! CRP down to 7.

Well done, body!

Date Lab No. CRP

15/08/20173494261 14 *

12/10/20176267422 10 *

18/12/20176806066 12 *

14/03/20187443092 15 *

14/06/20188204288 7 mg/L * (< 5)

next blood test down for September

Photo: taken at the first of the winter series tournament at our club (Herne Bay in Auckland on Sunday)

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  • EileenH
    EileenH sandy08116

    Posted

    If it were me I know I'd be tempted to just say I'd take it forever!!!!  As a sort of talisman...

    Great news!

  • BettyE
    BettyE sandy08116

    Posted

    As Eileen says, great news.

    Don't disappear, will you. Happy ending stories and how we got there gives encouragement to those still living in hope.

    Enjoy your Winter. Hot and stuffy here and we need some rain.

    • sandy08116
      sandy08116 BettyE

      Posted

      Thanks, Betty. Will definitely keep in touch.

      You are welcome to have some of our rain. 

      All the best for a quick recovery as well.

  • Michdonn
    Michdonn sandy08116

    Posted

    Happy for you Sandy, stay well. The green grass looks beautiful, reminds me of home in New England. Not much of that lush green grass here in New Mexico. Stay active, positive and keep that smile. Smiling ☺️
    • sandy08116
      sandy08116 Michdonn

      Posted

      Winter is rain rain rain. Grounds are saturated but the grass still keeps growing. All the best - I'll be still keeping in touch. Want to know how you all are faring.

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