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h.e.l.l.O Ultrasound was supposed to be done on cycle day 13 (12.4.2016), somehow when the doc checked, I had only 2 small eggs at 7 and 10mm. Doc was surprised because my lining was thick and she expected a bigger egg, then she saw an area that possibly indicated that I have ovulated earlier than expected **cries bucket** So she said she could not proceed with the IUI. This was on Tuesday (12/4/). And so I did my actemra on Thursday (14/4) and now on low dose of steroids (prednisone) for 8 days. Cycle wise, I am on day 21 today. Feeling sooo much better this week from the infusion and steroids. Not a fan of steroids but only people with chronic disease will understand the need to take it to sustain. This is my second time taking it after having had to live with RA for more than 10 years. I was before under a lot of pain, always always tired like I am about to faint. Lack of sleep due to severe pain. Pain around knees, wrist, back-pain, rib cage area when breathing. It was a ni...

We cannot give up on hope I am now on my CD 5 (day 4 of chlomide). On 1/4 I took mc to go see my Rheumatologist. Did a blood test and ESR was at 51 :( The outcome of that visit resulted in my right knee being injected by low dose of steroid and doc remove some of the fluid around the knee area. I was feeling a bit better throughout the weekend after the procedure. The plan was to just hang in there until IUI procedure some time around 14-15 April.. if all is well and going according to plan. If God willing than I will have my very first BFP. Otherwise, welcome back Actemra for at least 2 rounds (May and June) then we will give IUI another go. I am not on any painkiller at the moment just relying on deep heat, some plaster, avoiding meat and dairy products and some other stuff. It does not bothers me that much as I don't really feel like eating. My jaw is also having RA symptoms. This is typically the point where I would be losing 3-4 kilos within 2-3 weeks. Great to prepare for...