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It has been quite a while since I last posted, but the struggle has been real.

I have been fighting to stay alive since December, on top of my 2 year flare I am in diastolic congestive heart failure. I have had ulcers on my legs, swelling in my neck so bad I can hardly sleep, and still in a RA flare. I started Humira in January on top of methotrexate and sulfasalazine. I am happy to say my esr went from 97 to 44 in 3 months. I am very hopeful that my improvement will continue!

I am overhauling my life completely

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sylvi

Blimey darling your going through it aren't you,i am pleased to se you coming along nicely now and long may it continue.xxx

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helixhelix

What a struggle! I wish you all the best in tackling this latest challenge, and hope your doctors take the absolute best care of you to be able to overcome it.

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Nettac

Sending positive healing thoughts your way. @):-

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popsmith1874

Hello Mandy well you have been through the mill, hopefully the meds keep working and things get better for you xxx

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nomoreheels

What a torrid time you've had Mandy, I'm so sorry. I hope you continue to do well on your mix, & that your care under different Specialists is good. x

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helenlw7

Goodness, what a struggle you’re having! I’m glad to here that you are now slowly improving.

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stbernhard

Hello Mandy, I'm so pleased that your condition is improving. Hang on in there. It's worth it. Keep in touch. Upwards and onward.

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Hobbledehoy

Oh my lovely, you're carrying a big load, and being SO brave & positive - GOOD LUCK and GOD BLESS xo

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Radiogirl

Oh Mandy, I am so sorry to hear how hard things have been for you, but glad to hear you are starting to swing back up. Blessings to you. Please keep us posted on your continued improvement. xxxx

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