This week has been a challenge...my first cold with RA

My hubby got a cold this week and he has been trying to keep me from getting it, but I did get a small cold and some medium-size flares.  My SKIN is even hurting with these flares.  I am flaring because of the snowstorms that moved through Colorado.  But I have been managing to keep the cold down to a minimum because I honestly think my body is just too tired to fight the RA and a cold.  I have been keeping warm, taking the meds, and sleeping when I can.

Now it seems like everyone is getting sick.  My mom is also sick, so I can't visit her.  My daughter has been complaining of a sore throat and I am just trying to dodge everyone.  BUT with everyone being sick, I haven't had a chance to work on my Wal-Mart Challenge project.  I have just over a month and nothing is where it should be for this project.

BUT I have been doing some custom graphics for a website that my hubby has been working on and I have to say they look pretty darn good!  The website won't be rolled out for awhile but when it is, I will be sure to announce it to the world!  This one will have all the bells and whistles to make it shine!

I am now 4 days Prednisone-free and right now I am not sure what is going on because of the cold.  But I have noticed that I am just taking Tramadol for pain and Aleve for the swelling.  I am getting pretty much the same results as I did when I was taking the Ibuprofen.  I don't think I will see the full effectiveness of being Prednisone-free until I have blue skies AND warm temperatures.

Speaking of medications, I am getting ready to apply for the indigent program for the Simponi shots.  We were waiting for the tax return, so I could get the tax information for the program.  So, lets pray I can get into this program.

Ok, my hands are hurting, I need to go and rest them.