My journey for improving my Rheumatiod

Hi - My name is Pat, I am 62 and live in NZ.  It is great to meet someone like Dana (just read her blog) who is pro-active with their Rheumatoid. I have also had call from my Doctor after test which I appreciate. My Doc is a GP 3 days week and she also has a natural clinic 2 days a week.(a Herbalist) I had Palindromic Rheumatism for 5 years and now Rheumatoid for one year. So far only on prescribed Herbs, and 3 mgs prednisone and 400mg Iprophen and supplements. Also I am Gluten free, avoid sugar, dairy and yeast- really beikng aware of eating healthy.  I have a record of all blood tests and have kept a chart of flare ups. I needed blood tests before xmas (we were about to go on holiday for 3 weeks) but wanted to wait because I knew the CRP would not be good...it wasnt good but my Ferriton Iron level and Rheumatoid Factor had improved. I feel good- especially after 3 weeks in the sunshine! Still have some inflammation in both wrists, fingers and right ankle. Rheumy would like me to try Methotrexate..Still thinking about this. Thank you for all the your interesting posts- my Doctor and Rheumy definitely like me taking along charts. Take care veryone, Pat