Dew, i'm SO glad to hear that the breakthrough medications are helping you and that you are finally getting some sleep!! I agree with what the others said about the not sleeping issue affecting our moods, I haven't been sleeping well lately and seem to get very aggitated easily. I hope the meds continue working for you!!

You are so caring to go and see your sister again and hope her through her upcoming operation! She is very lucky to have you and i'm sure she is really proud of you for doing this for her with everything else you have going off in your life right now - not many other people would do the same unfortunately!!

I hope everything goes well with the plane journey. We flew from England to Vegas in March and it was really tough on me and I was in a bad flare whilst away but we still got to have some fun! I'd speak to your doctor about what you can do to prevent any pain flares during the flight and see if you need anything to help with any swelling. My doctor increased my pain meds and also suggested using flight socks (I couldn't use them though as they aggrivate my leg too much).

Take care of yourself and send your sister our love!