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Posted 4/28/2008 7:16 PM (GMT 0)
 

Hey guys,

How long does a typical flare last?? Ever since I was sick last week I've been exhausted and today I've been getting terrible dizzy spells and heart palpatations. Im getting a little concerned because I feel like Im dying.   sad   It's really weird I feel like Im in a haze and I can't concentrate on anything. I seriously just want to sleep for days!!! I wanted to take my daughter to the park yesterday but I just couldn't find the strength. Also someone told me you shouldn't drink any caffeine while you're in a flare because it will make it worse. The only thing that even motivates me a little is my 1 cup of coffee in the morning. Any truth behind that??

Thanks Natalie

Posted 4/28/2008 10:03 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Natalie,

    I'm sorry your still feeling badly. Hopefully, things will turn around for you soon.

    I drink caffeine everyday whether I'm flaring or not. It doesn't seem to make a difference in my symptoms.

    Did your doctor increase any of your meds to help get this flare under control? I hope you get some relief soon. Hang in there and take care. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

                                                              Babs

Posted 4/29/2008 1:37 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Natalie,

 

Yeah, I think Babs is right. It really depends on the person when comes to caffeine.  i find that if I have it, it only makes my issues with my prednisone worse.  They kind of give me the same yucky symptoms.  Shaking, jitters, anxiety, that kind of stuff.  Are you drinking lots of water?  Nature's best remedy!!

 

Can you get in to see your rheumy soon? That dizziness thing would be a concern for me.....

I hope your night is going better,

Ginny 

Posted 4/29/2008 2:29 PM (GMT 0)
Natalie, I'm sorry your are feeling so sick. I would call your doctor and see about getting in, esecially with the heart palpitations. It's better to be safe than sorry. Flares can last anywhere from a few days to a few months. It's best to try to take really good care of yourself and not push yourself when you are flaring, or it will just keep going on and on. I know how hard that is to do, especially as a mom of young kids. My youngest was 2 when I first got sick, so there were a lot of times I couldn't rest because I was taking care of my kids. I have always hated it when I have wanted to do things with my kids but have felt too sick. Hang in there and I hope you start feeling better soon.
Posted 5/3/2008 6:31 PM (GMT 0)
Hey Natali, Sorry you are feeling bad. I see you haven't posted in a few days and wondered how you are feeling by now??? Hang in there and keep us updated!! OK? Blessings!
Posted 5/3/2008 8:11 PM (GMT 0)
No one can really predict how long a flare will last. It could be days or months depending on you and your treatment regimine. You need to take it easy and sleep when your body says to or you could prolong the flare. See your rheumy ASAP to see if anything else can be done. Make sure you eat properly and are getting enough vitamins and minerals as malnutrition can make a flare worse (I spent years researching malnutrition's affect on the immune system and it is not cool).
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