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I asked for prayers last week or so for relief of my RA symptoms. Well, the dr today put me on 80mg a day of prednisone to try and get my flair-up under control. I HATE the side effects of prednisone but guess I will have to try and deal with it----
I wouldn't be asking but tomorrow we have a BIG family reunion, Sunday our priest of 38 years is having a BIG party, and my Danny is leaving for the seminary on Tuesday, and we have started school......I just need you all to pray me through this---I have awful mental side effects, and it won't take much to "set me off"
I'm thinking of just staying home for these events, but I might regret that later, I just don't really know what to do...
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I wish I had some advice...prednisone is just no fun.
You have my prayers, in abundance.
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Oh dear, Joann! I'm so glad that you will have some relief from this RA flareup...but the side effects! And right now?
I'll pray for you!
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Prayers and take each event one day at a time. I know the feeling of being easily "set off" and my only side effect I suppose is being 7 1/2 mos pregnant in on-going 105 degree heat. Soo, mine may be hormones but I swear I felt better tonight after sitting outside (too late after dark!) and spending time w/ some of the neighbors as opposed to how I've felt allll this week. May be it was just the "mental break" I needed. Soo, at least trying the event tomorrow to see if it helps lift your spirits might work. I hope so and hopefully the meds will help and the side effects will be minimized.
God Bless,
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Praying for you, Joann.
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Praying, Joann!
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Praying, Joann!!! I had to go on 60 mg for my asthma for several weeks years ago....oh.my. It was not pretty. I think you should try to go to your events.....but like someone else said, one day at a time....often one minute at a time!!! Keep your yarn near (and your Rosary!) 
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Joann,
Remember that I am not too far away. Let me know if you need anything. Seriously. Be assured of our prayers.
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Praying for all your needs, Joann.
Peace,
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Prayers being sent your way, Joann.
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Praying for you Joann. I hope everything went well yesterday . I'll continue to pray for you in the weeks ahead!
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I'm so sorry. Praying definitely!
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Praying, Joann .
I know you are well versed at taking care of yourself but just want to add that it helped me a lot to have a loved one "assigned" to watch me when I wanted/needed to go to events but wasn't feeling well. I would feel solely responsible for moniteriing my health which would feel completely overwhelming - impossible! My worry would increase which made me feel less well which made me worry more  ... It was a huge relief to know that someone was watching out for me.
Love,
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Praying for you, Joann.
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