tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post75052824054688449..comments2024-03-26T18:32:50.307-05:00Comments on Taking the Long Way Home: Staying on TrackWendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comBlogger85125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-34586098387381485802018-02-01T18:49:12.232-06:002018-02-01T18:49:12.232-06:00This was from last year. I ended up not running th...This was from last year. I ended up not running that marathon. Onward and upward.<br />Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-72876480069783667742018-02-01T13:56:24.133-06:002018-02-01T13:56:24.133-06:00I am so sorry you are going through all of this. I...I am so sorry you are going through all of this. I am rooting for you to feel better and to KICK ASS in June!Rachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13133393278571822391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-84168470320117863402017-02-07T07:10:28.880-06:002017-02-07T07:10:28.880-06:00I'm feeling much better since she decreased my...I'm feeling much better since she decreased my dosage of steroids. I hope to continue to feel like myself again!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-36300359205197919282017-02-06T21:44:32.735-06:002017-02-06T21:44:32.735-06:00I, thankfully, haven't really experienced a tr...I, thankfully, haven't really experienced a true anxiety or panic attack. I do get stressed out, though, and that sometimes affects my breathing. I don't even know what I do to get back on track with that. Eventually, it just goes away. Until it comes back. :-(<br /><br />Sorry you've been having a tough time, but I think you've been handling your diagnosis really well.Clarinda @ Enjoying the Coursehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00021277904041262711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-48564890250237891672017-02-05T15:21:04.230-06:002017-02-05T15:21:04.230-06:00Isn't that the truth! Looking forward to our r...Isn't that the truth! Looking forward to our reunion as well!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-29161621930215174682017-02-05T15:20:42.614-06:002017-02-05T15:20:42.614-06:00I'm feeling much better now on the lower dose ...I'm feeling much better now on the lower dose of steroids. And I get to cut it more this week! Thank goodness.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-12692676859501019282017-02-02T20:38:16.907-06:002017-02-02T20:38:16.907-06:00Just breathe for sure my friend! It is so hard to...Just breathe for sure my friend! It is so hard to unwind once we get wound up- it happens to all of us. HUGS! Can't wait to see you in March! Mary Beth Jacksonhttp://tutusandtennies.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-8574139427897845842017-02-02T20:16:08.182-06:002017-02-02T20:16:08.182-06:00I'm sorry about your issues with RA and the an...I'm sorry about your issues with RA and the anxiety definitely sux, I hope it all settles down for you.Toni @ Running, Loving, Livinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07124178380124442417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-4070673806225468112017-02-02T18:39:56.413-06:002017-02-02T18:39:56.413-06:00Were you on steroids at the same time? I feel much...Were you on steroids at the same time? I feel much better now that she lowered my steroid dose. She did up the MTX, so we'll see...Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-30311658044296710392017-02-02T18:37:42.017-06:002017-02-02T18:37:42.017-06:00So much better this week.So much better this week.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-88965953505219458122017-02-02T17:51:47.133-06:002017-02-02T17:51:47.133-06:00I was on methotrexate for 7 months and I had a lot...I was on methotrexate for 7 months and I had a lot of side effects. It made me really moody. I would cry all of the time and it made me very impatient. It really changed my personality. I wasn't even on that high of a dose, 6 ccs a week. It wasn't working that great so my dr switched me over to Enbrel. I am doing much better on this, my appetite is back and no more mood swings, feel like my old self again. I have PsA. No skin involvement just joint pain. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-60714632271630371192017-02-02T11:48:13.913-06:002017-02-02T11:48:13.913-06:00I have not had one on the run yet. I've had t...I have not had one on the run yet. I've had them at dinner, just sitting on the couch, and once when I was on the platform at church waiting to sing (really thought I was gonna blow that song!)Kathy McElhaneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03999643341879464989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-47134617671289185492017-02-02T11:17:44.419-06:002017-02-02T11:17:44.419-06:00Oh man - I'm sorry to hear that. Panic attacks...Oh man - I'm sorry to hear that. Panic attacks are no joke. My husband has gotten them before. <br /><br />Hang in there :)Sarah's Book Shelveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08963188018567743615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-50488711967779589412017-02-02T07:57:40.568-06:002017-02-02T07:57:40.568-06:00Thanks! Fortunately, I'm already feeling bette...Thanks! Fortunately, I'm already feeling better this week. Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-58283015587534355502017-02-01T22:54:52.020-06:002017-02-01T22:54:52.020-06:00I'm sorry to hear you're struggling. Being...I'm sorry to hear you're struggling. Being diagnosed with a chronic life-changing illness is so hard. I hope they can figure out your meds in a way that relieves symptoms enough for you to do the things you love yet with fewer side effects. Hugs.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01212228308225991239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-51010647128761176292017-02-01T21:51:04.612-06:002017-02-01T21:51:04.612-06:00I feel like it already is getting better!I feel like it already is getting better!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-28170315836547762072017-02-01T21:50:40.979-06:002017-02-01T21:50:40.979-06:00I feel very fortunate!I feel very fortunate!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-36506000363653982202017-02-01T21:50:26.007-06:002017-02-01T21:50:26.007-06:00I've been fortunate to read about others' ...I've been fortunate to read about others' struggles and that has helped me. So I don't mind sharing mine, if it helps someone!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-54322997004472578662017-02-01T21:49:43.696-06:002017-02-01T21:49:43.696-06:00So far, so good!!So far, so good!!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-6539014543481921122017-02-01T21:49:29.337-06:002017-02-01T21:49:29.337-06:00I'm making smoothies...I'm making smoothies...Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-53188531679963841642017-02-01T21:49:13.174-06:002017-02-01T21:49:13.174-06:00You are too kind and just made my day! I try to pu...You are too kind and just made my day! I try to put a positive spin on things always. I didn't want to write about the anxiety while it was happening because it was so frightening. But now I am feeling better!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-26917945050804515132017-02-01T21:47:56.581-06:002017-02-01T21:47:56.581-06:00I think I needed to hit bottom. Now I'm doing ...I think I needed to hit bottom. Now I'm doing much better and taking control of what I can control.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-48330935314237175082017-02-01T21:47:12.203-06:002017-02-01T21:47:12.203-06:00It's all we can be is brave, right?It's all we can be is brave, right?Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-77708511255666168722017-02-01T21:46:53.577-06:002017-02-01T21:46:53.577-06:00Angry rock is my jam for running, but it wasn'...Angry rock is my jam for running, but it wasn't working for me the last couple of weeks. I'm going to lighten up the tunes for a while until the anxiety settles down. Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-80203357940222338442017-02-01T21:45:52.661-06:002017-02-01T21:45:52.661-06:00I was hoping you'd weigh in on this. And you a...I was hoping you'd weigh in on this. And you are right--all the emotions. Now it's time for the new normal.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.com