Wendy, hope the mtx works for you and you can decrease the pred. On the mtx, I thought it was working, thought it wasn't working, then decided it probably was working, but still hurt in most of the same joints. Over all, I think I'm better. But hip is still troubling me and it's back to the orthopedic surgeon on Wednesday. I'll tell him I want to take him up on the offer of an MRI, hopefully before the end of the year (deductibles start over in January) and probably get another steroid shot in the bursa. Haven't decided how I can feel a little better and still hurt in all the usual places....weird. AS sucks. It's like the longest term pain (feet) is still there, but the shortest term pain (fingers) still hurts at times. But I'm not as stiff in the morning. However, I don't sleep any better, either. Guess I will keep taking it.
Possi, sorry to take over your thread. Sorry it hurts to be touched...I feel the same way....no more snuggling unless I get to be the one who drapes over hubby. Fortunately, he doesn't mind much, but I fidget too much. Hope you feel better soon.
