Membranous glomerulonephritis, Round 2, Week 10

Day 0, and week 10 front and side.

Week 10:

Medication: 225mg cytotoxins (Cyclosporin), 32mg cortisone and other assorted goodies.

Hi Folks,

Time for a short update: As I claimed, the swelling would get worse, and as you can see, it has. I tried taking a picture from the side to show the hump on my back, but all you can really see is the chin. Well, it's there, you'll just have to take my word for it :) I'm now officially Quasimodo.As you can imagine, breathing with that thing around your head and throat isn't the easiest. I've chased Mr. Man out of the bed with my snoring and gagging for air several times, and my back is constantly aching. Good posture is non existent. 
The muscle atrophy is now so bad that rising out of chairs is difficult, and I'm constantly afraid of falling, even when just walking around at home. During Round One I fell over my own feet for anything, and as a result I was covered with bruises and scabs that wouldn't heal. Even just taking the biweekly blood tests leaves me with bruises that takes ages to heal. My arms look like I'm abusing intravenous drugs or something.

On a more positive note; my daughter and I am planning a "china-doll" picture of me, just for shits and giggles. I hope to be posting the pic soon. Also, we've decreased the cortisone again, so I'm now where we planned to be after four weeks; on half the dose of cortisone. Took some time, but we're getting there...

Sincerely,
Pepsi-Mama