I DID IT!

check out my running blog to read my completion on my first half marathon!!!

http://www.anneburau.blogspot.com

Just a quick update

Just had a doctors appt w/my rheumatologist. I haven't had one in so long I was actually kind of excited to see her! Labs still looking great for blood work which is what I expected. Lupus has now officially started affecting my skin though. I used to be so happy that it hadn't bothered my skin and I could lay out in the sun and not be affected by it, but not anymore! I have been breaking out in rashes from the sun. I have cream to help make the rash go away and not itch but am suggested to wear long sleeves and hats and stay out of the sun as much as possible. Definetely a bummer. Especially since we just bought a cabin up north on the lake and all....

She also checks my knee that is having pain and it doesn't seem to be lupus related (again I figured that). She said to not run anymore until race day, and she gave me some more numbing type cream to be putting on it 3 times a day. I also got a knee brace to try out. Hopefully these all work to make the pain go away soon and make for a more comfortable run. (if you can have a comfortable run for 13 miles!)

My weight has dropped a few more pounds since last visit. I'm down to 118 with clothes on. Doctors don't seem concerned yet. We will wait until training is over to see if I can put any weight on or if I am still losing. That will be the ultimate test.

Just had to journal this appt so I have it to look back upon. Glad things are still going strong!