Thank you for your replies.
I just thought that my good news gives hopes to them struggling at the moment. When I look back at how I was last October when I was just a blob sitting on the sofa, every single movement hurt it really is remarkable.
Here is the thread that I did once I had qualified for anti tnf's and the weeks leading up to taking it (new members may of missed this)
http://www.nras.org.uk/m...aspx?g=posts&t=3875
I also did a blog when I started, again new members may of missed it.
http://www.nras.org.uk/m...aspx?g=posts&t=3937
Merete.....it is the first one that I have tried. I have joined a patients group at my hospital, they represent RA patients and we give our views on what we think could make the department run better from a patients point of view. If the nurses agree they try to put in place what we suggest. I really must start a thread about it. Anyway, I was sitting next to a lady who is on the drug that they have offered you Riuximab, she told me it has given her her life back. On one occasion she managed to go 18 months in between infusions.
Louise.....it is a drug induced remission, I am on the right combination of drugs (I take MTX as well) to control the disease.
Naomi and Mary.....I've got to admit that over the last week or so the odd little RA niggle is there, but I am not taking any pain relief at all. It is worrying me slightly, a few of my knuckles have been tender, my shoulders on the odd occasions have hurt slightly, but really looking back to how I was I am 99% better. I suppose it is only natural after being pain free for a few months the slightest twinge will worry me. I am having a blood test do next week and then seeing RA nurse middle of May (six months check up), will know more then.
Suzanne....Yes, all that worrying for nothing.
Paula x
