Lots of Appointments!

woodbon
woodbon Member Posts: 4,969
edited 5. Mar 2010, 05:43 in Living with Arthritis archive
Hi,
Well, I've had a busy week! I saw the hand specialist on 'Tuesday, had x-rays on my feet and shoulders on Wednesday and today, I've seen the Physio. Next week is Neuro for the first time on Monday and the feet people on Thursday!!! Is their no end to the exitement! :shock: :wink:

The physio gave me some exercises for my shoulders and discharged me until I have seen the neuro consultant, as they have their own people who look after you if it is a neuro problem. If not, I'm to ask to go back to her and she wants me to do some hydrotherapy and palates. She will order the hydotherapy and I have to see about palattes myself.

To be honest, I am worried about Monday's visit to the neuro clinic, as I am a bit scared of some of the things I know they could come up with, although I know that its silly to worry at the moment and hopefully, things will be OK. The hand clinic also want a neurological opinion about whether to operate further up my arms to release the nerves that are trapped. I think thats all, I've got to the stage of being so tired, with the travelling and waiting about.

Love Sue

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  • bellini
    bellini Member Posts: 42
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    woodbon wrote:
    Hi,
    Well, I've had a busy week! I saw the hand specialist on 'Tuesday, had x-rays on my feet and shoulders on Wednesday and today, I've seen the Physio. Next week is Neuro for the first time on Monday and the feet people on Thursday!!! Is their no end to the exitement! :shock: :wink:

    The physio gave me some exercises for my shoulders and discharged me until I have seen the neuro consultant, as they have their own people who look after you if it is a neuro problem. If not, I'm to ask to go back to her and she wants me to do some hydrotherapy and palates. She will order the hydotherapy and I have to see about palattes myself.

    To be honest, I am worried about Monday's visit to the neuro clinic, as I am a bit scared of some of the things I know they could come up with, although I know that its silly to worry at the moment and hopefully, things will be OK. The hand clinic also want a neurological opinion about whether to operate further up my arms to release the nerves that are trapped. I think thats all, I've got to the stage of being so tired, with the travelling and waiting about.

    Love Sue

    Hi Sue, Nobody seems to have replied to your posting, I can see you have a lot on your plate. Lots of areas where you are getting pain and lots of different people to see, One visit to a consultant is bad enough, no wonder you are tired and worried. Nevermind try to look beyond it and hope that the outcome will be good, then treat yourself to something nice eh? Good luck and take care
    Cassie x
  • valval
    valval Member Posts: 14,911
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    so glad you r getting help even if you have to go and frow for a few weeks. hope they will help you out good luck
    val
  • snowball
    snowball Member Posts: 3,465
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Sue sorry you're not feeling too good at the moment i'm not surprised you're tired with all them appointments i get tired just going to one, and the worry over having to see a neuro. Hope everything goes ok and there is allways someone here to talk too, take care and heres a ((((hug)))) from me.
    Julie x
    ((((hugs)))) n xxxxx to ya all
  • ailsamary
    ailsamary Member Posts: 38
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    lok at it positively at least the stuff is being looked at, but how about trying and seeing if they will do a multyidisiplinary meeting, not sure if its feasible but i have a friends whom did manage to get them to agree to that, then hopefully they are all singing from the same hymsheet
  • annie_mial
    annie_mial Member Posts: 5,614
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Goodness, Sue, not surprised you are tired with all that rushing about.......I hope it ends positively for you.

    In the meantime, here's a few curly hugs for you.......

    (((((((((Sue))))))))))

    Annie
  • dorcas
    dorcas Member Posts: 3,516
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Sue,

    you've got some number of hospital appointments and investigations...no wonder you are tired with it all!

    try not to worry too much about neuro...easier said than done I know.

    I'm sending you some hugs ((())), positive vibes and good luck wishes for Monday. Irisx
  • minky67
    minky67 Member Posts: 2,328
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Sue, No wonder your tired.
    Ive had the same one thing after another just lately.
    Im also waiting for a 6 week course of acupunture & attending OT weekly at the minute & im tired too.
    It'll all be worth it to get things moving for you.
    I know its a worry but like its been said try not to worry & think of how things will be when you know what your facing.
    A few (((()))) s for you.
    luv debs
  • woodbon
    woodbon Member Posts: 4,969
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hello,
    Thank you all for the kind messages. I'm feeling a bit up and down, today I've felt better than yesterday, I've got less swelling and the pain isn't too bad at the moment.

    It's frustrating when I drop things, especially when I use my left hand I sometimes feel like throughing things out the window :!: :oops: So far, nothings been thrown out yet!!! :)

    I've got the weekend off now, so I'm not going to do much.

    Thanks for all the good wishes, I know you've all been through things like this, and I also know that at least, I'm lucky to be taken seriously by the docs.

    Love Suexxx
  • tkachev
    tkachev Member Posts: 8,332
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    woodbon wrote:
    Hi,
    Well, I've had a busy week! I saw the hand specialist on 'Tuesday, had x-rays on my feet and shoulders on Wednesday and today, I've seen the Physio. Next week is Neuro for the first time on Monday and the feet people on Thursday!!! Is their no end to the exitement! :shock: :wink:

    The physio gave me some exercises for my shoulders and discharged me until I have seen the neuro consultant, as they have their own people who look after you if it is a neuro problem. If not, I'm to ask to go back to her and she wants me to do some hydrotherapy and palates. She will order the hydotherapy and I have to see about palattes myself.

    To be honest, I am worried about Monday's visit to the neuro clinic, as I am a bit scared of some of the things I know they could come up with, although I know that its silly to worry at the moment and hopefully, things will be OK. The hand clinic also want a neurological opinion about whether to operate further up my arms to release the nerves that are trapped. I think thats all, I've got to the stage of being so tired, with the travelling and waiting about.

    Love Sue

    You really get put through the mill dont you. I have just asked for hydrotherapy too and am waiting for that to be sorted.That is one of the better side effects of OA and R.A .and other arthurs.
    Pilates is a lot of getting down on the floor which could be difficult but as it has been suggested I suppose youd better look into it.
    Try not to worry about Mondays visit to Neuro clinic.There could be some solution for your trapped nerves that would give you relief from pain but I understand how fed up you are with all these different clinics and appointments.It requires a lot of effort and time.
    Take care Sue,
    Best wishes
    Elizabeth
    Never be bullied into silence.
    Never allow yourself to be made a victim.
    Accept no ones definition of your life

    Define yourself........

    Harvey Fierstein
  • joyful164
    joyful164 Member Posts: 2,401
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hello Sue

    Although tiring, at least you are getting some answers, there is a lot to take in too. I think the neurologist must be the most anxious one for you. I think I will be going down the same road eventually.
    The tingling and pain in my left hand has come back with a vengeance despite the chiropractor sessions. My neck is a mess which doesn't help either.
    I've tried to keep of the computer for awhile to see ifthat will help, not really.
    Keep your chin up. You are getting there. For myself I just keep thinking that this is as good as it gets

    Try and get as much rest as you can and try not to worry.
    hugs from
    Joy