50 days no flare.

Im happy to report that I've not had a flare for almost 50 days! I've had pretty yum days but not to the point death looks inviting.   My joints are tender from this cold front but I keep as warm as possible.
I've wondered if my flare has laid low because my menstrual cycle was non exsistant for two months. But now that I have my period again...tonight I don't feel as great as I have been.  Im almost wondering if I were to have a hysterectomy if my flares would stop altogether. And only pop out under stress.

I feel best when my periods are irregular.  Which is about every three months. I have three months of perfect timing and then two months where my cycle is just way off.  I've been tracking every day of my cycle since june. I know there is a connection between my hormones and my lupus.  

I've taken advantage of my good days.  I still only have so many spoons to use a day. I was able do some house work with out crying at night.

I also stopped the mirapex.  It was the parkinson medication I started in june. I really liked it it worked for my RLS but it really messed with my moods.  I have been very irritable and more aggressive since taking it.  I can't deal with that side effect anymore.  Ill just have to suck up the pain until I can get money to try another medication.

Upon stopping the mirapex. I only have had a few withdraws which is good just the runs and jitters.

Hopefully I can blog again in a few weeks and say im maintaining a flare free record :)