I have been able to get off all medication and now only take Hydroxyurea for my SCD, Methotrexate for my RA. With monthly transfusion. I take over the counter vitamins like C,D, and E as well as Fish Oil. I no longer need Dilaudid for pain and only take Hyrocodon-Acetaminophen AKA Vicodin for any pain. I do smoke Gods meds and that helps with stress and depression. Since my surgery i have been greatful and blessed. Though health problems still come my way I am now conciders class 2 disabilied, but refuse to give up, i fight to go on.