I'm not sure if it's the wet weather...

I'm not sure if it's the wet weather or the fact that I drove Shadow to a friend's house that was kind of far away, but I'm starting to get sore again as of this evening. 🙁 Boo. But I started back on my methotrexate earlier today, so maybe it won't last.  Here's hoping. 

Goodnight, Internet land. I'm hanging with Shaun for a bit and then I'm calling it a night.

I started the day by falling out of my bed.

I started the day by falling out of my bed.  More accurately - I fell off the ladder to my bed.  I got a phone call that woke me up and the person calling required some information that I had to get out of my bed to retrieve.  FYI:  Trying to go down a ladder while half-asleep with a phone in one hand is probably not a great idea.  You're welcome.

I am, SOMEHOW, still feeling ok.  I had a "well" visit with Dr. Rana this afternoon, which was perfect because I mostly wanted to test him out.  It was free - thank you BCBS.  And the verdict is:  I really like him.  He didn't rush me, he listened to me, he's referring me to the rheumatologist I want to see (no pressure, even though there was one accepting patients in his practice), and we have a plan in place in case I start feeling like crap before they get me in.  I am pleased.

This part is just details, so skip it if you don't care:

He's putting me back on Methotrexate to see if we can head off the Psoriasis flare I feel coming.  In the event my bones start hurting I am allowed to take up to 600mg of Ibuprofen at a time, for up to two weeks.  If my pain persists beyond that I am to come see him.  Other than that, since Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis are the things that are hurting me he's planning to be there if I need him, but he wants the rheumy to do most of the work, which makes sense.  Another thing I liked about Dr. Rana was that when I told him who I wanted to see he Googled him right then and there.  He agreed that it was a good choice.  I just thought it was really neat that he was taking an obvious interest in my care.

His nurse (or whoever does the referral appointments) called to get my appointment with the rheumy with me sitting right there.  WHATTT?  Amazing.  😳  It was the afternoon, so we missed Rheumatology Associates by about 8 minutes, but she said she'd try again in the morning.  She asked me what times were best for me and I told her.  At every other GP I was told to take whatever appointment I could get when seeing a specialist - they wouldn't even make the effort to make the appointment convenient for me.  So it made me feel very happy that I'm not expected to drop / rearrange my whole life to get this treatment.  Because seriously, having a chronic illness sucks enough.  Being treated like everything should revolve around it doesn't making coping any easier.  I have a life and stuff to do.  I feel like this is the first doctor who's really heard me and understood that.

All in all, today was another ok day.  I don't understand how or why I don't feel like complete and utter shit right now since I am on no medication whatsoever, but I'm really glad that I don't.  No complaints today!  😃

Feeling mostly ok today, thank goodness. 🙂

Feeling mostly ok today, thank goodness.  🙂  I can tell that my skin is about to freak out on me, though.  What's coming is SO BAD.  I can feel it starting.  Thank goodness for creams and medicated shampoos.

Seeing Dr. Rana tomorrow and I'm planning to get a referral to Dr. Townsend in Birmingham.  When I called Rheumatology Associates they said it would probably be mid-November before they could get me in.  That kind of sucks, but it could be worse.  I'm gonna try to hang in there.

Snaga just loudly brought me another trinket to trade for treats.  Looks like I'm gonna have to buy some more cat treats soon at this rate.  LOL

I'm off to do more homework.  Trying to stay on top of all that fun stuff.  🙂  Still digging Algebra more than any of my other classes.  I'm still floored that I'm so into math.  It's so funny how much I learn about myself all the time.

Later, friends!  ❤

Today was also ok.

Today was also ok.  I can feel the pain settling back into my hips, but I took some Tylenol Arthritis Pain medication and that helped.

I called some doctors this morning.  I have an appointment with Dr. Rana on Thursday.  As for Rheumys, Dr. McLain wouldn't be able to get me in until February, so that's unfortunate.  Dr. Traylor could get me in near the beginning of November.  Dr. Saway would be the end of November / early December.  After looking at the Rheumatology Associates website I think I'd be ok with pretty much any of those doctors.  I'm planning to do more research on them and have a solid plan in mind by Thursday so I can tell Dr. Rana what I want.  Dr. Townsend has a special interest in PSA, so he might be a good bet.  I can't recall if anyone has mentioned him or not, but I'll check his reviews in the next day or two.

Anyway.  I think it's time for a nice, hot shower.  I have a little bit of homework and then I'm probably calling it a night.  Life is harder when you can't just nap when you want to!  😕  For whatever reason I felt like this day was exhausting.  Later, friends.  ❤

I had another good day today.

I had another good day today.  I feel like myself right now - which is awesome.  🙂

I gotta say I've really enjoyed not having to take medication every day.  I KNOW that's gonna catch up with me, but I just hated doing it.  Maybe if I end up on a biologic, taking a shot every week or every other week will end up being better than having to take pills all the time.  I guess we'll see.  Still not too keen on the thought of self-injecting, but I feel more mentally equipped to cross that bridge this semester if need be.

I spent my weekend sleeping and playing catch-up on things I'd fallen behind on doing, mostly.  Me and my guys went out for a late lunch or early dinner, whatever, and then came home and played Mario together for a while.  I can't even recall the last time I felt like playing a game with someone.  I am so thankful that even though Friday sucked the rest of the weekend was pretty nice.  I really needed that.

Here's hoping that the grind of the week doesn't kill my good vibe!  At least I got to skip Monday, right?  😛

Poor Harley.

Poor Harley. He learned today that even true love doesn't make it ok for you to come between your woman and her food. ESPECIALLY if she's in shed. He got his toe bitten by a very hangry Teyla. 

Don't worry. He's fine. Just bruised his feelings for the day. 🙂

Snaga has been meowing all morning.

Snaga has been meowing all morning.  She has food and water and I've petted her.  She's totally fine, so I just went back in my room like "She's being weird again.  Whatever."  LOL  Finally, she found a way to make me understand her message:  She wanted treats.

So... She started meowing again, but this time she brought me a gift.  She came right up to my door and brought me a lighter.

I just traded my cat some treats for a lighter.  LOL

She's quiet now.  That's all she wanted.  I absolutely adore how much effort she put into getting her message across.  Funny girl.  ❤