Originally Posted By: LATH
Maybe you need a prednisone taper. Has the rheumy suggested anything? Maybe you need a new rheumy.

The nurse called me today and put me on a predisone taper starting today through next week till she can talk to him on monday. He is also a professor in a masters program at a local state university and is only available a few days a week. I would consider another but there is only a handful in this area and he is the best there is.
Originally Posted By: celticsoul7
You should consider getting FrccMLA if you havent already gotten it. It can cover you somewhat & protect your job. It also validates that yes you do have an ongoing illness with flares & you may be out of work from time to time. You could have the greatest boss there is who says, 'dont worry about just feel better' but if hr gets involved it can get sketchy. Trust me, I was burned when I didnt have it at another job.

So, like I said, consider getting it if you dont already have it. It will help.

I too am starting to flare. Havent worked on the diet yet, but will work on it soon. Thats still new to me.

Good luck & I hope your flare fizzles out soon.

Take care,
Kirsty

They put me on "vacation" since I had 2 weeks built up so it doesnt have to go through the whole process. I need to get on that just in case as you suggested. I also am having severe muscle cramps when I flare. Is that normal for the rest of you?

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