Hi all

delboy180

Hi all im new to this forum but my wife (tandel) has been on here for a while she has got RA she is in alot of pain at present her normal medication (ACUPAN) is not working i have just been told by out of hours doctor that she is having acute flair up can anyone tell me how i can make the pain easier for her to handle and make her feel more comfortable many thanks a concerned husband

dorcas

Hi delboy180!

welcome to the forum. it's nice to meet you, though I'm sorry that your wife, Tandel is having such a hard time of it.....

you mentioned that the out of hours doc said Tandel was having a flare up...did the same doc prescribe any stronger meds to help with the pain :?: what advice did he give ?

the first line in trying to deal with a flare.. is pain relief so I do hope that the doc has prescribed something that will help with that side of things.

another suggestion that might help is applying heat or cold to the sore joints...we are all different so it really depends what works best for Tandel. does Tandel have any heat packs or the the ones that go in the microwave? they can be soothing and might help ease the pain.

you sound like a really caring guy and the fact that you are there and want to help is such a good thing.

It might be wise too for Tandel to see her own doc or talk to rheummy tomorrow to get more advice about her medication, especially if her current meds are not working.

I'm sure there'll be other peeps from the forum on soon to offer you more suggestions.

hope Tandel feels a bit better soon. sending her lots of (((hugs))). Iris x

skezier

Hi Delboy180,

Nice to meet you and bless her I hope they soon find something for her that works.

I can't thick of anything other than Iris has suggested but hope so much she can find a bit of comfort and gets some rest. When does she get seen again by her Rumo and can you get it brought forward if its not very soon? You take care and give Tan a ((( ))) and a hope tomorrow see a better day for her. Cris x

livinglegend

delboy180 wrote:

Hi all im new to this forum but my wife (tandel) has been on here for a while she has got RA she is in alot of pain at present her normal medication (ACUPAN) is not working i have just been told by out of hours doctor that she is having acute flair up can anyone tell me how i can make the pain easier for her to handle and make her feel more comfortable many thanks a concerned husband

Hi delboy180

We can't offer advice on medication as many of us are not trained medical staff. Do you have a phone number for her Care Team, she should have been told how to contact them if needed, they are normally based at the same hospital where she sees her consultant? There is a number at the top of every forum page which is the helpline number: 0808 800 4050 ask the people at AC how you can help the most.

What can you do? Try to reassure her that you are going to do your bit as much as possible. Be really nice to her, keep her company and just sitting and holding her hand will help I am sure.

Joseph 8)

valval

try ice wraped in towel or wheet packs alternating heat and warmth can help on joints that r really bad till meds kick in just knowing you came on will let her know you care that does help so much knowing you belive her it when you feel you r on your own with the pain is worse give her a cuddle from us let us know how she gets on

barbara12

Hi deboy, I am so sorry tandel is in so much pain, she has got to get more pain relief from either the gp or her rheumy, and like the others say , using ice packs or heat will help.
Ring the helpline team the number is on the home page, they should be able to give you more advice.
I hope things improve very soon for tandel.
You take care.
Barbara x

delboy180

barbara12 wrote:

Hi deboy, I am so sorry tandel is in so much pain, she has got to get more pain relief from either the gp or her rheumy, and like the others say , using ice packs or heat will help.
Ring the helpline team the number is on the home page, they should be able to give you more advice.
I hope things improve very soon for tandel.
You take care.
Barbara x

Thanks for all your kind comments i have managed to get her in to see her gp today so hopefully things will work out and get fast tracked to see her roomy as she aint due to see them till 17th April i dont think she could stick the pain for that amount of time once again thanks for all your advice will update later once i know what is happening take care everyone

frogmorton

Hi Del

So gald you got her an apt. Hopefully they will do something to help there.

I would have suggested lots of pillows and ice packs too.

Will you please send her all our best and tell her we will be waiting to hear from her when she is able.

Love

Toni xx

woodbon

Hello, You sound like a great husband, but I can't complain, mine is good too. Theirs not a lot to add, except I'd talk to her GP about pain relief.

One thing you could do is make sure she has things close at hand, so it saves her from getting up to look for things. Maybe a little present, like fruit or chocolate, if shes feeling able to eat. It not some nice soap or bottle of body wash in a nice scent in her own perfume range. Just a little something, unexpected, can cheer you up! Well, it works for me! I hope your wife is soon feeling better, I'm sure your care is her best medicine.
Love Sue