April showers bring May flowers. Well we hope so.
We did start Ethan on all the new medications. His eyes have not been affected by the arthritis. He will have a check every 6 months for life apparently. His pain did finally start to decrease and he is only using the stroller on longer trips now. His energy level is increasing but still not ready for full days at school yet.
We went back to the Rheumatologist in mid April and he is seeing the medication taking hold now. His joints are no longer warm but are cooler to touch and have less swelling. He did however increase the methotrexate in hopes that we can stop the inflammation all together. If the pain is pretty much gone on the next visit in 6 weeks he can start physical therapy and occupational therapy then. Although it saddens me to see some of his joints, although not very painful, limited in full range of motion. The doctor thinks that he will not be disabled but always have some limits in range. So he won't be a baseball star but we never thought that was his lot in life anyway.
The Kansas City Zoo
Ride home from Kansas City Zoo!!!
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