tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4078059806926332516.post5953834372355754554..comments2023-10-29T08:43:34.384-05:00Comments on The Life and Adventures of Cateepoo: The AppointmentAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13076282329093508289noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4078059806926332516.post-18069595723741604212010-07-27T20:19:34.253-05:002010-07-27T20:19:34.253-05:00Hi Cathy! Sorry I've been MIA for so long. It&...Hi Cathy! Sorry I've been MIA for so long. It's a great feeling to find a doctor who listens! Yay!<br /> <br />I just started treatment for Lyme disease (no antibiotcs...just herbs!) which is why I've been a little absent. There has been a lot of die-off and I found out that I have parasites as well. <br /><br />It sounds like you were thinking about Lyme based off of reading Joanne's comment. I'm curious about this...I'll see if you wrote a post on it.<br />take care,<br />robinAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4078059806926332516.post-21504098839317718652010-07-27T16:23:03.240-05:002010-07-27T16:23:03.240-05:00I'm so happy to hear your new rheumatologist i...I'm so happy to hear your new rheumatologist is really listening to you. You're right; these drugs are scary, and I'm glad she's acknowledging that. <br /><br />I hope your experience with Enbrel is as good as mine has been. It has made a huge difference to the way I feel and to the amount of joint damage occurring, and my only side effect is an occasionally itchy injection site. If your experience doesn't mirror mine, though, it sounds as though you've found a healthcare provider who will actually hear you and work WITH you to find the best approach. I'll be thinking of you.Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07842890893365738906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4078059806926332516.post-87865680957119241722010-07-26T12:18:51.545-05:002010-07-26T12:18:51.545-05:00Hey: We're all behind you with your anger and ...Hey: We're all behind you with your anger and frustration because we've all applauded your dedication to the holistic approach you've taken with your life. As you say, this is for now, not forever, and it moves you along the path, then there are both benefits and lessons to be had. As for Enbrel -- I'm sorry that it's not your first choice. For me, the benefits have thus far outweighed the concerns and I hope that this will be true for you as well. All the best - CarlaCarlahttp://carlascorner.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4078059806926332516.post-68507549324073731512010-07-23T11:58:52.348-05:002010-07-23T11:58:52.348-05:00Yeah! I am so happy to hear that you found a great...Yeah! I am so happy to hear that you found a great rheumatologist and your appointment went well. I feel the same way in that eating well has been the best preparation possible now that I will be trying med.s. Such a great point. And I believe it really helps support our immune systems as we battle the fire. <br /><br />Venting always helps me too. : ) Glad to hear you are feeling better. Hope your day is wonderful.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4078059806926332516.post-91767803010421909492010-07-23T02:45:55.954-05:002010-07-23T02:45:55.954-05:00Hello Cathy I found your blog through Jo-Colburn&#...Hello Cathy I found your blog through Jo-Colburn's blog. I note you say you considered Lyme as a possible diagnosis.<br /><br />I do hope you looked beyond the mainstream opinions on lyme and read through ILADS guidelines found on their website www.ilads.org<br /><br />You might also like to check out www.roadback.org There is research that shows that many RA patients do respond to long term antibiotic protocols.<br /><br />I note your aversion to chemicals and medicvations and your preference to nutritionists. You might be interested to hear that there are several natural antibiotics that some Lyme literate doctors use for treating Lyme and others use many herbal suppliments to support the immune system.<br /><br />Sadly current fashion is with RA to suppress the immune system based on the ASSUMPTION that the immune system is attcking its own body. If indeed as in Lyme Disease it is thought to be because of a persistent or recurring infection then clearly suppressing the immune system will allow the infection to spread. There is an increasing body of doctors that advocate support the immune system.<br /><br />If you want to read more have a look at my Looking at Lyme Disease blog. You say that your symptoms are not like Lyme symptoms I think if you read the symptom list for lyme you would tick off as having several on that list just from what I have read in your last few posts.<br /><br />I do hope you find the cause of your RA and are able to deal with that cause rather than palliative care just treating symptoms.<br /><br />Best wishes JoanneJoannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12905137222286141548noreply@blogger.com