Positive post!

Starburst
Starburst Member Posts: 2,546
edited 7. Apr 2010, 08:56 in Living with Arthritis archive
I thought I'd post some good news for once. :wink: But, firstly, I wanted to wish everyone a very happy Easter!

I had a IM steroid injection a week ago and one into my ankle joint a few weeks ago. The difference has been huge. The swelling has improved and I can see my knuckles! I have actually been having small improvements over the last month or so. Six months ago, even going in the car for half an hour was exhausting but now I am able to walk for half an hour. I go out for a walk every day for at least 25 minutes and I'm taking less painkillers. I've even started socialising a bit more because I have some energy back.

:mrgreen:

Comments

  • salamander
    salamander Member Posts: 1,906
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    That's great to hear princess! Am so glad things are improving. Gives me hope!
    Sally
  • kerrycc
    kerrycc Member Posts: 89
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Horray! That is good news. Brilliant to hear something positive. Long may it continue :mrgreen: xx
  • cutieclaire
    cutieclaire Member Posts: 134
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Thats great isn't it. So lovely to hear. I am an steriods and I am loving it as I am feeling back to normal a lot more but still quiet tired at times.

    Hope you had a good Easter to take care
    xxxxxxxx
  • speedalong
    speedalong Member Posts: 3,315
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    That is good news, let's hope the steroid jabs continue to help your joints to improve. Great time of year to be up and walking again - enjoy.

    Speedalong
    I have had OA since mid twenties. It affects my hips and knees. I had a THR on the left aged 30 and now have a resurface-replacement on the right - done May 2010.
  • valval
    valval Member Posts: 14,911
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    great news keep up the good work
    val
  • elnafinn
    elnafinn Member Posts: 7,412
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Aw, Princess, it is brill to read a positive posting from you. You are so young and I am very happy for you that you are beginning to get your life back again. :D

    Thanks for letting us know.

    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.
  • dorcas
    dorcas Member Posts: 3,516
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Great news princess...I'm so pleased you're having such a positive result from the steroids :D

    It makes such a difference to be able to do some of the 'normal' things again.....x

    thanks for sharing! it gives others hope....

    Iris x
  • hileena111
    hileena111 Member Posts: 7,099
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Great news.....Fantastic to get positive posts.....



    Love
    Hileena
  • tkachev
    tkachev Member Posts: 8,332
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    It is always lovely to read that peeps are improving and getting a little bit of their life back. Dont overdo it though as it easy to get carried away.

    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
  • dachshund
    dachshund Member Posts: 9,169
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Princess.
    i'm pleased you have less pain good it's nice to hear that some thing works.
    i hope it lasts a long time for you.
    joan xx
    take care
    joan xx
  • ironic
    ironic Member Posts: 2,361
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    What wonderful news. I'm really pleased for you. Please keep us updated. I x
  • greeneyedlady
    greeneyedlady Member Posts: 25
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Excellent. I hope you are out partying as I type.
  • jackie1955
    jackie1955 Member Posts: 632
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi princess,

    Thats brilliant! A great, positive posting, giving us all a boost!

    Thank you hun :)

    Jackie x

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