update from john

handsy

hello all, well i have been to see my consultant and he says the numbness in my hands could be numerous things he is sendind me to see a nerve specialist and also a pysio. i am on tramadol methotrxate amitriptyline.and more still feel tired all the time. cant walk far without becoming really worn out. this illness is starting to get me down no get an go. well enough of my complaining hope you are all feeling better somewhat cheers john

frogmorton

HI John
Well is suppose he has to start somewhere and nerve specialitst and physio is as good a place as any.....
I hope you do get some answers soon and that this doesn't all get you down too much
I am not too bad at all at the moment.
Thanks for the update and remember we are here for each other
Take care
Toni x

woodbon

H i John,

I'm sorry that you have the worry of hand problems and also being sent to neuro but, hopefully they will at least come up with some answers, as they did for me.

In my case I have pain in the lower spine and neck, as well as several other places and carpel tunnel, which I'm having release surgery on next week. That was diagnosed by tests from a neurophisiologist. Very quick and easy, they found several causes to problems I had with one, short, painless test. I have some nerves pinched.

I have OA, but still suffer from tiredness. I get a lot of pain in my neck, which is causing loss of sleep. I think we underestimate the effect that constant pain and discomfort have on our levels of energy and if you have RA, that is part of the symptoms.

I hope you get some useful answers. Even if the problems are still there, knowing why can help, I think. Love Sue
Ps Sorry to go on :oops:

handsy

its makes me feel alot better knowing that someone else is there for me. my wife says that this is a good site bacause of the prompt responces thanks again to you all cheers a happier john