When I woke up this morning, my joints felt stiffer than usual. It seemed to take longer for my ankles and wrists to loosen up. This morning stiffness and fatigue lasted all day. I’m having what is known as a “flare”. Flares can last days, weeks, or even months! I talked to my doctor and she wants me to continue on the same meds for another 3 weeks before she will think about switching me. So I guess that I’ll just have to keep my fingers crossed hoping that the medicines start helping and deal with the pain until then. She did call in a prescription for a medicated patch . .. . but that would cost over $250 for one month even though we have health insurance and a prescription plan!! So not only is my JIA hurting me physically and emotionally, it is also hurting us financially.
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