Starting steroids today

Well, my doctor's plan was to wait until at least next month to begin the steroids. But I have been in so much pain and stiffness that I am having to start them early - today. I wish I could say that I am so upset about this, but to be honest, right now, I am in so much freaking pain that I am GLAD to be starting them. I can barely use my right arm. My wrist, fingers, and elbow are SOOOO inflammed. Just to give you an idea of how bad this is - I can't even lift the gallon of milk about of the fridge with my right hand. I can't pull the laundry out of the washing machine with my right hand. I never realized how dependent we are on our joints until this last week. Everything from making my girls cups of milk to doing laundry, to trying to vacuum. . .ALL of these things involved the joints. It hurts to even try to blow dry my hair. My leg hurts so bad that when I tried to drive the 25 minutes to walmart, my right hip and knee were killing me. I had to have my mom drive my daughter to her dr's appointment b/c my leg and hip just couldn't take it. I missed my appointment with the Pain Management clinic b/c I was hurting too badly to make the drive (it's about an hour away in OKC). Tel me how much sense THAT makes!!! LOL LOL It's kind of ironic if you think about it. In too much pain to go to a pain management clinic! LOL So, I probably will bummed out about the steroids when I have a moon face and can't zip my pants, but right now, I don't care. I just want the pain to stop. Oh, and I do have one good thing to share - I can fit into size 14 now!!!! A friend gave me a pair of size 14 shorts and I couldn't beleive it - but they did fit!!! woohooo! Anyway, thank you very much for your friendship and circle of care. I really don't know what I'd do without all of you. I feel so isolated and lonely right now. I've just got to be better. And I truly believe that all the prayers and well wishes I've received from all of you are helping. ((( HUGS ))) Leslie

Leslie, I continue to think of you often and add you to my prayers. I wish you all the best, and let's get these roids to give you some comfort! Take Care Katie