Progress report

After just one week back on the methotrexate, I have significantly improved. It's like night and day. I still have some pain, particularly in my knees and shoulders, but it is minor compared to how I felt last week at this time. So, much as I despise having to sacrifice one lunch hour per month to get blood work done, I suppose I'd better stay on this drug.

Just to make sure I didn't miss being in pain too much, Achilles did me the favor of dislocating my finger yesterday. We were out for a walk when a couple of skateboarders went whizzing by, and he tried to chase them, yanking so hard on the leash that he pulled my middle finger right out of joint. It's not a bad dislocation, thank goodness. It popped right back into place all on its own. It is very swollen, very tender, and will be splinted for a week or two. Even with that bit of discomfort, I am still feeling much, much better now than I have for the past month, so I cannot complain.