Wednesday, January 22, 2014  More Swelling  So the external
fixator was removed on Tuesday, I was so eager to have that off
my finger .  At the same time it was removed I was given a nerve
block to help with moving my finger. The nerve block was
supposed to last. 72 hours or a good three to four days. I was
so eager to have this work, no pain for three days while having
Hand therapy.  It's a great theory on paper. In real life not so
much.  The nerve block only lasted 7 hours not the 72 is was
supposed to . Dr was astonished.  As soon as the block wore off
then came the excruciating pain.  It is so swollen I can't move
it.  So all the pain from the device for nothing   If I can't
move it? Tomorrow I see he dr. again, I am taking prednisone to
help with the swelling, I sure hope that kicks in .  While
bending it under the nerve block I felt and heard a snap ? Not
sure if that is contributing to the swelling.   Wednesday,
January 15, 2014  Stopping Methotrexate  Well, after talking to
the Rheumatologist today.