Hospital Appt Today

jaspercat

Hi, feeling a bit low tonight, I went to see a Neurologist about the numbness in my feet and hands, it seems as though I now have Peripely Neuropathy, which is a result of my RA, I am waiting for a electrode test and a couple of blood tests. Is there anything else going to happen to me? love Jaspercatxx

valval

jaspercat wrote:

Hi, feeling a bit low tonight, I went to see a Neurologist about the numbness in my feet and hands, it seems as though I now have Peripely Neuropathy, which is a result of my RA, I am waiting for a electrode test and a couple of blood tests. Is there anything else going to happen to me? love Jaspercatxx

hi pal do not know what to say to make things better just want to let you know here for you sorry that crap news

dorcas

So sorry jaspercat no wonder you feel low....xx

sometimes it just seems that there's never an end to all that arther can do to us. :x

Did the docs say what the treatment might be for neuropathy?

I really do hope the docs can help and you can get some relief from this. :?

try to stay strong...sending you lots of gentle hugs (((((( :roll: ))))))

Irisx

salamander

Hi Jasper, sorry to hear that, hope they can do something to help you.
xx

quietwaters

Hi Jaspercat
so sorry to hear your news, I hope they can do something for you soon. (((((hugs)))))
Jay x

skezier

Hi Jaspercat,

I am sorry to see that its been such a horrible day for you and I really hope they don't keep you waiting too long for the tests and results. I wish I could say something to help but m sending you a ((((( ))))) and a hope. Love Cris xxx

ironic

Sorry you're having a bad time of it. I hope they do the tests soon for you. I'm not suprised you feel down. Please look after yourself, and let us know when you get the results. I x

jaspercat

Hi, thanks very much for your wishes, if it is right then they can't do anything except physio, there is an outside hope that it could be to do with my thyroid, so I am hoping for the best there, I will bounce back I always have done, I was just hoping that they would do something love Jaspercatxx

valval

know where you r coming from we always hope for the best such a shame it did not happen as we all would have wished ((())) for you things will be better tomorrow i know you will rise above this you r strong

woodbon

Hi, I've had my hands and arms tested when I had carpel tunnel. I could have had it done again, when I went this week but after discussing it with the neurologist, we decided that their was no poiint for me. My husband started to get numbness and as hes diabetic, has regular blood tests, his was thyriod deficiancy and now hes on thyroxine, the numbness has slowly cleared. He thought his was diabetic neuropathy, which is not so good, but it does show that things can be better than you think sometimes!

I expect your neurologist wants to see how bad the nerve damage is before he decides if its a neuro problem or trapped nerves caused by your RA. My numbness is down to arthritis trapping the nerves at my elbows and neck. For me, he advised nothing to be done unless the pain and numbness is worse. Funnily, my worst hand and arm are not the ones that feel worse to me!

I hope that they will find something like that is your problem. I am sorry that you have to go through all this now. Its so worrying, I know. At least you are having the right tests to give you a diagnosis. The old 'Try not to worry' is hard but, good if you can do it. I'll be thinking of you.

I'm sorry to rattle on, I just wanted to say it may be OK.
Lots of love Sue, xxxxxx & a hugxxx

Wonkylegs

so sorry that you have yet another thing to deal wth, but as sue says, it may not be as bad as you fear.

sending loads of hugs (((((((()))))))))) & thinking of you

WOnky xxxxx