The Humira never worked. I took all 6 injections. The doc told me that we're gonna have to try something else, and increased my level of steroids in the meantime.
I'm not sure what the "something else" is, but my guess is Remicade or Enbrel. I don't know why either of those would work if the Humira didn't, but I need something to work. My ankles have been killing me for over a month straight. I can barely walk 50% of the time and I've got to get off these steroids.
The last last resort that I can think of is to go back on the methotrexate again ... but I guess we haven't gotten there yet. The doc has confirmed how toxic the stuff is, and I guess we're trying everything else first.
I'll let you know ...
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OK, well I wondered how it was going for you now. How frustrating for you! We will keep praying and trust that God will direct the doctors in your treatment. I've been studying Daniel, and this week I was in Daniel 10 where the answer was delayed 21 days (I know; that's not very long compared to your situation). It's strange, but sometimes (although God can obviously do anything), He lets us struggle it through for some reason. He knows we're going to win in the end, but He wants us to "flex some muscle" and exercise our faith, prayer, trust, etc. Sometimes He fights FOR us and sometimes He fights THRU us. Also, this portion shows that the action is not all here on Earth; there are things we don't see and reasons for all we experience. It's not an invisible world; it's just invisible to us. May you have strength, courage, rest and healing this week and in the days to come!
Thanks for the update, Christer.
I know this sounds lame, but there IS purpose in this. And I, for one, can't wait to find out what it is.
We'll keep on praying for you.
I love you!
Thank you Juli. You're right. You and Becky both. God's got a purpose in all this ... I'm ready for my "21 days" to be over for a while though!
I know you aren't giving up and neither are we.
I will keep praying for freedom - not just from the pain, but from discouragement and from fear.
When your arms get tired, let us know so that we can help hold them up.
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