pain and doc???

valval
valval Member Posts: 14,911
edited 17. Aug 2009, 05:23 in Living with Arthritis archive
how come been in pain for a month now when appointment comes around guess what pain much better off pain tabs ,stiffness live ableand swelling in joints gone :D:D:D:D .so will she think making mountains out of mole hills :(:(:(:( . so is life
val

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  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 29,788
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Val
    It's always the same isn't it! :wink:
    I don't think she''l think you are making it up at all though - it's just the way it goes isn't it?!
    Glad you are feeling so much better and long may it continue
    Toni x
  • woodbon
    woodbon Member Posts: 4,969
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi, I think they call it ****'s Law! But the docs are used to people with arthritis having flares. They will probably want to do some tests too, so they can see whats going on. If you've been in that much pain for a long time, their has to be something causing it.
    Pain is like that though, isn't it and the day after you've been, you'll be in agony. Well, I hope not, but you know what I mean. :shock: :wink:
    Love Sue
  • skezier
    skezier Member Posts: 11,333
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Val,

    I was really lucky this last time mine was all swollen and cheesed off with their job! :lol: But sometimes taking pic's of the swelling and keeping a pain diary is a good idea. I am sure she won't think your making mountains out of mole hills and good luck. Its good your starting to feel a bit better as well. Cris x
  • valval
    valval Member Posts: 14,911
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    hi pics a good idea will do that in future sure she will understand she is a good doc :D:D and love to see her as she does not talk down to people like some docs :(:( . will let u all know how it goes thanks 4 replies s015.gif hope dont come out like this :D
    val
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 29,788
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Ha ha ha!! Nice one Val!
    Toni x
  • eckstardeluxe
    eckstardeluxe Member Posts: 1,192
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I think everyone at a point feels like a complainer and that the Dr will think they are overreacting when they are genuinely in pain.

    One at my surgery said to me "but if you have arthritis in your back it doesn't tend to affect your mobility"!!!! :x

    I was like and what about the things that come with severe OA like the spinal stenosis, the slipped discs etc that cause the nerve problems. He was like this :shock: :oops: .

    I just said "Exactly. You're face is bright red!" Cue stammering and stuttering.
  • elnafinn
    elnafinn Member Posts: 7,412
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Val :D:D

    Elna likes this!

    I like your style, you have a great sense of humour. We have two choices and it is much better to make light of certain things isn't it, otherwise life does become very wearing - it is difficult enough at times, aye?

    Luv
    Elna x
    The happiest people don't have the best of everything. They just make the best of everything.

    If you can lay down at night knowing in your heart that you made someone's day just a little bit better, you know you had a good day.
  • valval
    valval Member Posts: 14,911
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    made much better with good friends thanks all f050.gif group hug 4 all
    val
  • elnafinn
    elnafinn Member Posts: 7,412
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    You are a real sweetie :D:D:D:D

    Luv
    Elna x
    The happiest people don't have the best of everything. They just make the best of everything.

    If you can lay down at night knowing in your heart that you made someone's day just a little bit better, you know you had a good day.
  • carol71
    carol71 Member Posts: 131
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hope your appointment goes well. I'm sure the doc will realise we have good and bad days/weeks/months

    Carol xxx