I'm debating on stopping All arthritis medications until I am given the 'all clear' to resume my iv treatments. My body is having a par-tay with side affects since going back on oral medications as of the beginning of this year and I've about had it. I was always in that 1 or 2% of folks who experienced the rare side affects or allergic reactions to medications, but now, for some reason, I'm experiencing the more common, and even severe, side affects on a regular basis. Dizziness, vision problems (extreme blurriness and blind spots), histamine reactions, loss of equilibrium, drops in blood pressure, kidney function and thyroid function, headaches, ringing in my ears, increased fatigue and 'brain fog,' are just several of the things I've been dealing with throughout. It's scary, defeating, overwhelming, maddening & debilitating. And even those words aren't adequate enough. It also makes me wonder if now I'll react negatively to the iv medication if I go back on it. Hopefully my vision hasn't been permanently damaged. I can't think clearly enough, nor do I have the energy, to figure out another direction to go in. But that's where I'm at right now in this department. (You must have guessed by now something is amiss since I've been posting more photo's than words as of late). I hope you're all doing well!
It's time for the 2nd Annual Practical Magic Blog Party created & hosted by the wonderful Anna of Frosted Petunias ! My sincerest apologies for getting this up rather late! The adventure that is post Hurricane Irene cleanup & repairs has been taking up too much time recently. (sigh) Things are a mess; I only started decorating for Autumn yesterday and I'm missing Halloween decorations! Luckily my broom is always safe and sound by the front door so at least I don't have to wonder where it is. (Not that it hasn't been known to scamper off now and again - naughty broom). I was afraid, quite honestly, that I wouldn't even get a post up sometime today! I kept hitting dead ends with every other one I tried. But, this morning I sat here at the computer and it flowed. Thankfully! I would have been so disappointed if I'd missed this, it was such fun last year! As some may remember from last years party, while I like the movie, (and love that house!), I love the...
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Love Leanne
I was thinking of you today. I went to Bartram's Garden, a 45-acre property right next to the projects in Southwest Philadelphia. It was really rather lovely. Much of it very natural, but amazing that it has existed for almost 300 years.
You will be in our prayers.
Thank you for stopping by my California garden.
Brenda, I have been working on this with my doctor for months - it's a process of trial & error :o)
Lydia, Remicade is a God-send and I pray I'm able to go back on it with success! Your garden is lovely, thanks for stopping by mine!