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Sounds like the same way I have been feeling. We can all do this together. We all need the support! You are welcome to add me as a friend if it would help! Most of my friends have not been on for a few months. :bigsmile:

So glad to hear that you have been able to do some walking. It is difficult when you are in pain and you want to try to exercise. I am in the same boat and I do what I can as long as my body can handle it. It has helped boost my moods as well. Congratulations on your 6 pound loss! You are moving in the right direction!

What a wonderfully thoughtful thing for you to do for your Mom! My family is still so afraid of the disease that they don't want to deal with it. They are very understanding but I still don't think they "understand" the disease and the mental toll it can take on us. The fact that you are "there" for your Mom makes a world…

Hi Charlene I absolutely understand your desire to NOT exercise. It is so difficult some days. But as you know, the exercise will help you stay flexible as well as lift your spirits. Honestly, I have let myself go for so long that I am back to exercising just 15 minutes a day for now. I am working full time but I exercise…

I am on a low dose of Methotrexate and prednisone. I was okay with the nausea from the Methotrexate because the doc also gave me some nausea meds. I take it later in the day and sleep most of the nausea off. A lot of people will give you their opinions about the meds that we take, but we are the ones that are suffering…

You came back and that is what matters. You will do well again, I'm sure of it!

:bigsmile: I'm Robin and I was diagnosed with RA and Lupus three years ago. I have been on Prednisone and Methotrexate since February and I have gained 12 pounds on top of being heavy in the first place. I am so excited to see that there is a group of people who understand what it means to feel like we do and still want to…

I am on Prednisone as well and it looks like I will be on it the rest of my life. I have gained 12 pounds since December and now it's time to get this under control. My heart goes out to you because it will be difficult but my docs say that it is possible to lose while on Prednisone. Maybe we call all help each other with…