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                        Hi Ida,    I'm so glad to hear from you!  I'm sorry your kidney, though.  What caused that?  I hope whatever it is, that it will clear up quickly.    Yes, my doctor has been very caring.  I will miss him.  A woman doctor is taking over his patients, and I have an appointment with her in early July.  I may be put on Orencia, an infusion drug done at the coctor's office.  Of course, that worries me some, but if I could get off of Prednisone, it would be worth it.  I doubt that I will be able to after all this time.  I am on 10mg a day.  You know how that goes, huh.      I hope you will be able to lower your dose of Prednisone, Ida, now thaty you are on Methotrexate.      Best wishes for a wonderful Mother's Day!    Post soon.    Shar