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We were in Broughty Ferry today. Aced my latest eye test. A little bit more short sighted, so going to get new glasses this time. But, best of all, still no glaucoma or cataracts, despite 28 years of permanent daily steroids. So very relieved. Called into the uni library to return a book and pick up another. Then home. We have fresh strawberries from Balhungie Berry Farm in Monifieth, spotted and nabbed from the Love Your Planet shop in Broughty Ferry. Where we also bought a bag of Sacred Grounds coffee beans, a new variety for me to try. Also sat outside a local cafe/deli, drinking chilled milkshakes. So good. But, yes, eyes good.
Great news re bones
Mar. 28th, 2025 05:04 pmWonderful news from the rheumatologist - just found her letter waiting in the hallway. My latest bone density scan 2 weeks ago in Perth showed that I have improved, going back from full blown osteoporosis 8 years ago to osteopenia, which is like part way between normal/healthy bone density and full osteoporosis. So the strong bone regrowth drugs I've been on ever since 2017 have helped a lot! I am to keep on them though, because I continue to be on a pretty decent daily steroid dose. But that's ok. They are helping. They are a big complication for dental treatment options, because of how they can cause bone death in the jaw, limiting the types of procedures that dentists can safely do. But my dentist is working around them. And we are coping. So yay!
I've been on daily steroids permanently since 1998. Also my periods stopped completely for much of my 30s due to my toxic cocktail of other drugs. Only to resume for a short time after. So my bones have taken a pretty big hit. But reverting from full osteoporosis to osteopenia now is wonderful news.
I've been on daily steroids permanently since 1998. Also my periods stopped completely for much of my 30s due to my toxic cocktail of other drugs. Only to resume for a short time after. So my bones have taken a pretty big hit. But reverting from full osteoporosis to osteopenia now is wonderful news.
