had my rhmertology appointment 2day!

madness1985
madness1985 Member Posts: 293
edited 20. Aug 2009, 11:15 in Living with Arthritis archive
Hiya all,

Im back from seeing my rhmertology ive got joint damage on my left foot and wrists. Ive been given steroids & calcium tablets. Feeling down tonight because of appointment :(

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  • josiec
    josiec Member Posts: 386
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi,
    It's understandable that you feel down after your appointment-I think that's quite common. It's one thing being in pain but another being told you have joint damage that can be seen: I remember being told that myself very clearly. I assume the calcium is to strengthen bones - did they offer any other treatments/referrals to physio, etc.
    Thinking of you, kind regards,
    Josie :wink:
  • madness1985
    madness1985 Member Posts: 293
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi,

    Thanks for the message. Yes im seeing an occupation theropist tommorrow (i was lucky!) They are doing more bloods on Monday to see my levels because apparently i have got a really high progretion as i was only diagnoised in February and now i have damage in joints .. I just hope nothing else happens :(
  • josiec
    josiec Member Posts: 386
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    That's good that you are seeing OT-I found them really helpful, providing splints and things. Good luck with the appointment - let us know what happens with your bloods as well. Best wishes, Josie :wink:
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 30,229
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi Madness
    I love the name!
    Are you feeling down because things have deteriorated so very quickly? If so you have my total sympathy :(
    It does sound to have been a postive appointment from the point of getting help though.
    It is so hard to accept isn't it?
    I hope you feel a bit better soon
    Toni x
  • janie68
    janie68 Member Posts: 1,186
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi

    Hope that you get sorted out in the end, here is the start of a new and sometimes rocky road back to a relative stable and normal but different life. It will be better in the end, at least you know what is going on and now something is being done for you.

    Let us know how OT goes

    Janie :wink:

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