ArteMie journey with Humira

[Fred]

yes, have clogs at the garden house, helps keep the mud out and wearing them you can dig well with the spade, if need be.

Meanwhile, good days and some dog-tired days this weekend loitering on the couch, horizontal; although I wasn't scheduled a shot last thurday. 
Did have a bit much wine since thursday, maybe I should put a little break on that =]
Next thursday next subcutaneous shot.

You can drink whilst on the Bio's Artemie without any problem.

[artemie]

hi Fred =]

I think you are right, found the same with some searching. Thank god, coz I like my wine =]

Probably the fatigue will pass sometimes in the near future. Will mention it to dermatologist tho. Think I might ask for iron, anemic and vitamin checkup. If not granted, I'll get them at my GPs.

[Fred]

The fatigue will pass once your body gets used to it and it won't be long before you are dancing on the table.

[jiml]

it won't be long before you are dancing on the table.  

Especially after the wine

[Fred]

it won't be long before you are dancing on the table.  

Especially after the wine  

I have vouchers

[jiml]

it won't be long before you are dancing on the table.  

Especially after the wine  

I have vouchers

[artemie]

So. Fridge broke down, for the second time. First time with old fridge; no pens lost.( This time; lost three Humira pens. One of which I could still have used within 14 days of being at room temperature. 

Caused a bit of stress, them being so expensive. And then there was mr. ArteMie, thinking to help, putting them in the freezer.... So, hospital told me to throw them all out and get new pens.  Ofcourse in the evening of the day I was supposed to take it. Can't be mad at mr Artemie of course! The freezer part stayed on, though second-hand, it's a fancy fridge, it's got LEDs! )

So, had to take a day of and go to the hospital to pick up 3 new boxes with 6 pens. That's like... a lot of money worth of fancy meds =] In public transport, with a strange white cooler box. Don't rob me please =]

One day late with jabbing the meds in, but I'm told that's not a big problem; Humira has a 'half-life' of 10 to 20 days. And we're all different, So who can tell. And; have no idea what half-life is, since I try to live it at it's fullest 

No cost involved, luckily! Meanwhile there's still thinning of patches and less flaking, although not so fast as first. Not sure if this means it's not gonna work and my body makes antibodies, or that it just takes time. 

Not so bone tired this time, but it's sunday: monday usually is involved to in the tiredness, so not sure yet since I took the Humira a day late.

Fridge is still broken but replacement part is being put in tomorrow by shop, since it's still under warranty. We've got a small temp fridge to tie us over. Guarding meds with life. 

Wore a short sleeved dress to a party friday, elbow spots almost gone. Only felt a little self conscious. And when we have friends visiting our garden house and it's sunny; i just wear my short summer dresses. Not in public (yet?) , but it feels good. 

   ArteMie

[Fred]

If your local pharmacie is nearby you could take your stash to them for safe keeping, but they are right to replace as freezing is a no no.

One day or a few days late is not a problem, so it will be fine.

Good to hear you managed to wear short sleeves, it's a great feeling when you start getting to the stage of showing a bit more without feeling too self conscious.

You could try your short summer dress in the Psoriasis Club Bar, we won't mind.

[jiml]

Shame about the humira pens ...but accidents happen and you're back on track again ...that's the main thing

Hope you don't get the tiredness tomorrow....keep living life to the fullest
I'm glad you got the courage to wear short sleeves because your skin is looking better ...and as Fred said you should wear your short skirts to the bar .... I always wear my pink tutu to the bar ......so you shouldn't feel uncomfortable

[Fred]

I always wear my pink tutu to the bar ......so you shouldn't feel uncomfortable  

I do