Hi everyone,

I have been going to the U of A Hospital Rehab quite regularily and I finally do believe someone is trying to finally help me. Yesterday they did Accupunture on me...I was surprised....in my neck and shoulder. I am not sure if it has helped but by tomorrow I should know. My arms fall asleep when I lay down and about 2 months ago I did something to my right shoulder which has bothered me since. Now my right arm tingles even when I am upright so they are working on that.

These therapists are amazing.....they had me stand up and could see by just looking at me that my ribs were inflamed.....which would explain the chest pains the past few days. My right foot is very sore and I am getting very close to not being able to walk on it so as soon as I mentioned that they went and got someone to come and look at it. It wasn't even really swollen yesterday like it usually is but they sure thought it was. They also said my ankles were swollen...good thing I wasn't naked....lol

They talked about maybe trying meditation for pain etc. I didn't expect to hear this from a Hospital. The Pain Clinic next door sure didn't suggest any of this. They were just into trying different expensive meds that did nothing for me.

So I find this encouraging for a change. I also called my Rheumy which I have not bothered to do for several months. He asked me to call him after the last round of tests I had.
So I left a message at his office and hopefully he returns my call soon. I want to know if he has had the Tele Conference he was planning with all those docs around the world to review my CT's his time.

I still have my Consignment store and I am still working at the Casino although my position has changed to only Management which means I am spending less time on my feet which I think is a good thing....hence why my foot wasn't as swollen yesterday after working 10 hours on Sunday. Yes, the hours are longer and I am still working 7 days a week but really I am working less than I used to. 61 hours a week now.

I just filled my last script for Humira and am curious to know if my doc wants me to continue on it. The only other med I am taking is Naproxan and I think it has helped with the pain in my knees and feet.

So just a little bit of a long update.

Take care everyone,

Sherri xoxo