Journey back to medication

17-Apr

激素再一次发挥了它神奇的作用，才两天，手指没那么肿了。这两天没发烧。不错！

就是一直头疼，我不想再吃止痛药，只能忍着，没想通为什么老头疼？

不管怎样，加了药有所改善，总是好事，呵呵

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Understanding Lupus and Joint Inflammation Post-COVID

Just as expected, G.L. advised me to increase the Planquenil dosage by 50% for a month and then after two weeks calling in to tell him whether the current dosage is providing the desired relief or control over the symptons. Obviously this time the post-COVID conditions has exacerbate my lupus symptons, such as joint swelling and pain, which are indicative of an inflammatory response triggered by the virus.

So, take a deep breath, grab my favorite pen and prepare to conquer my medication list with the grace of a swan on a tranquil lake. And who knows, with such impressive organizational skills, I might just earn that round of applause after all. 

Hopefully, all will settle soon. 

Damn it, I can't imagine what can happen if the list goes longer again...God please please bless me!

Apr 16 afternoon

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Apr 15 late in the afternoon 

It does not change the fact that I have to take them all. So stop upsetting, try seperate thinking from mind, focus only on the NOW.

And remember to leave 30 min to an hour gap in between the prednisone and Chinese herbal medicine.

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Apr 15 noon

I have never thought that I will have to take a number of medications again after a short period of wellness - only a bit more than 5 years. Maybe the journey back to medication is not a sign of failure; maybe it is just a proactive step towards maintaining my health. However, it does make me upset when the number of medications I need to take gradually climb up...and the number of consultation I have to undertake seems to increase too recently.

Medication daily list:

Morning: Prednisolone 10mg starts 15-Apr; Planquenil 200mg; Chinese herbal medicine 5 spoonful

Lunch:  Chinese herbal medicine 5 spoonful

Dinner: Chinese herbal medicine 5 spoonful

Before bed: Sertraline 25mg

Apart from the above, there are vitamines and calcium tablets, and fish oils that I must take to minimise the possible side effects.

Tomorrow I have to consult another specialist for the swollen fingers and sore joints, hope no more additions.

All of the above seems to screw up my current life...

Why the once COVID infection leads to so much trouble, a total mess, like an avalanche...albeit that I have been explained by a nice female doctor and do somewhat understand...

God, I do hope, sincerely, that this list can be lessened VERY VERY SOON.