Category Archives: Prednisone

The party’s over….or at least on hiatus

Posted on October 12, 2013 by jiamom

Well, it’s been two years since Caitlin had her last infusion of Actemra.  Two years since she took her last dose of methotrexate.   Two great years of remission – of vacation from almost everything we lived with her systemic juvenile … Continue reading →

Posted in Flares, Humira, Methotrexate, Pain, Prednisone, Remission | Tagged , | 19 Comments

Big Sur…..

Posted on September 13, 2012 by jiamom

I think if there was a moment that I truly envy Dave’s experience on this ride… well, there are many – but if I had to pick a few, this would be up there. It’s the moment when the riders … Continue reading →

Posted in Awareness / Advocacy, CCC, Overcoming obstacles, Pain, Prednisone, Uncategorized | 2 Comments

Antibiotics Before the Dentist?

Posted on January 30, 2012 by jiamom

You may remember that my daughter’s dentist and I had a pretty rocky road to travel on the way to our current state of mutual respect.  Now, we routinely exchange information and I honestly feel as if he has come to … Continue reading →

Posted in Biologics - Enbrel, Dentist / Mouth Issues, Education, Methotrexate, Prednisone, Surgery, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment

Cease Fire….

Posted on January 9, 2012 by jiamom

I have often said that our experience with arthritis has been like a war – a series of battles.  It’s been one step forwards and two steps back, constantly searching for the right treatment and waiting to catch a break.  … Continue reading →

Posted in Actemra - Tocilizumab, Awareness / Advocacy, Diagnosis, Prednisone, Remission | 1 Comment

Night night, sleep tight….

Posted on November 29, 2011 by jiamom

Sleep that knits up the ravelled sleave of care The death of each day’s life, sore labour’s bath Balm of hurt minds, great nature’s second course, Chief nourisher in life’s feast. ~William Shakespeare, Macbeth When Caitlin was two, she learned … Continue reading →

Posted in Alternative Therapies, Anxiety, Family, Overcoming obstacles, Pain, Prednisone | 1 Comment

Why The Dentist Is Afraid of Me…

Posted on August 30, 2010 by jiamom

When your child has arthritis – most doctors’ appointments are more than routine. It’s usually more than a “regular check-up”. Often, they involve an extra trip to the lab for a blood draw, or a swing by for some x-rays. … Continue reading →

Posted in Dentist / Mouth Issues, Methotrexate, Prednisone | 7 Comments

Where We Have Been….

Posted on June 16, 2010 by jiamom

  I knew we would be here again… but I am sad nonetheless. Caitlin’s flare refuses to be knocked back after three pulses of prednisone. Her knees are grapefruits, and her hands and wrists are so swollen that holding a … Continue reading →

Posted in Anxiety, Biologics - Enbrel, Flares, Humira, Kineret, Medications, Methotrexate, Prednisone, Remicade, Remission | 1 Comment

What Is It With Spring?

Posted on May 24, 2010 by jiamom

It’s supposed to be a great time of year – flowers blooming. Longer, warmer days. The promise of summer on the horizon. You would think that spring might be a good time for arthritis. If you imagine months of winter … Continue reading →

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