I am 72. My PMR turned into Rheumatoid Arthritis.

Two months after I went off the PMR, my C Reactive Protein went up again and my rheumatologist sent me to Vancouver to get a special scan of my blood vessels.

The rheumotologist said he thought it was rheumatoid arthritis. All the scan showed was that I had some inflammation.

I started on Methotrexate. It has reduced the swelling around my joints and I can walk better. It also took care of a rash I had which was in the end was psoriasis.

My problem is that with all that has happened, it has affected my emotional well being. I am not motivated to do anything the last months.

I have been in a 12 Step fellowship for 24 years.

I have a Higher Power and I do believe that things happen “for us and not to us.”

I live alone. I am on a fixed income because of my divorce as he lied and stole.

I still do everything for my program every day. It’s just the joy is gone.