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!
Welcome to my post! To visit other participants, please head over to the Practical Magic Blog Party 2010 blog. I must say that while I think Practical Magic the movie is adorable, I think the novel is incredible. And that is where I gleaned my inspiration from for these festivities. Gardens are mysterious, magical and enchanting, don't you think? Now follow me out into the garden, I have everything all ready for you, including music! (Turn your volume on). *Update: Music has reverted to my regular Fall soundtrack, 9/28/2010* For all of you non Practical Magic Blog Party folks, head on over to NJ Through My Eyes where I've posted 2 new slide-shows today; one is a preview of a new project I'm working on!
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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!