help new to this

rammstein
rammstein Member Posts: 4
edited 14. Dec 2010, 17:57 in Living with Arthritis archive
im new hre and need more advice from other people i am 31 and been told i have either one of two arthiritis on the 9/12/12 and not sure where im meant to be going i have had one steroid injection thursday and still am acheing hurting please any help if you can as i am unsure

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  • Poppyg1rl
    Poppyg1rl Member Posts: 1,245
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Rammstein,
    Sorry you have had bad news re arthritis, it is a bit of a shock I know. What sort do u have? Are u under a rheumatology team? Why not have a chat with the helpline team they have all sorts of advice to give you for arthritis. They are a very friendly bunch of people here and I'm sure someone will come along and post soon who is far wiser and more knowledgable than me! Best of luck and welcome to the forum poppy x
    'grá agus solas'
    'Love and Light' translated from Irish. X
  • Firemanphil_39
    Firemanphil_39 Member Posts: 66
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi,
    fingers crossed for you... The injections are ace!! and they are fine (just don't look!)
    I'm just at the start too..
    What possible 2 types where mentioned? And what joints are affected?
    Take it easy..
    Phil
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Steroid injections don't always work that well - the most benefit I have had from ones in my knees is three days of reduced pain, rather than three months of no pain (which is what I was told would happen). We all react so differently to the medications, there is no sure and certain answer. What two types are the candidates and where are you affected? Does damp weather make things worse or not? Do you have swellings on any joints - and do those joints feel hot? If you are able to give us a little more detail we might be better able to help you. I wish you well. DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 29,975
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Good music chooice rammstein!!!

    You are just at the start of the process.

    You will have tests done to find out what you have - there are 200+ types according to this site!) but I expect they mean osteo arthritis or inflamatory arthritis..

    I hope the steroid jab does work for you - some people swear by them and they can give releif for a long time.

    In the meantime do keep pposting on here and ask away - if we know the answer we will try our best to help.

    Love

    toni xx
  • tillytop
    tillytop Member Posts: 3,460
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hello and welcome from me too.

    I am sorry about your diagnosis and that the steroid injection has not given you the relief you were hoping for. As other peeps have said, diagnosing arthritis is not always an easy process. Hopefully you have been referred to a consultant for further investigations but, in the meantime, you could talk to your GP about what could be done to help with the pain and stiffness (for example anti-inflammatory drugs and/or painkillers).

    If you think it would help to talk to someone, you could call the Arthritis Care helpline. Their phone number is at the top of the page.

    Thinking of you.

    Tilly x
  • hileena111
    hileena111 Member Posts: 7,099
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi
    Welcome to the forum....hope you get it sorted out soon {which kind you have} It does come as a shock when you are first diagnosed doenst it....i know it did to me.

    Love
    Hileena
  • tjt6768
    tjt6768 Member Posts: 12,170
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi rammstien, welcome from me too... I had steroid injections in my knees a few weeks ago, have osteo a in both, and touch wood they're still feeling good for me, better than they have in many yrs.. No idea how long it will last but anything is better than nothing eh? Where did you get your injections done, which joint/s..?

    Tony :))
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  • chris7
    chris7 Bots Posts: 2,696
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Rammstein

    Just calling in to say hello and I'm so sorry you are still reeling with the shock of all this it can take some getting your head around but do ask any questions, people will offer advice or support if they can. I hope you can get back to your doc and get any referrals they recommend soon but do phone the helpline here they really do understand.
    keep in touch.
    Chris
  • skezier
    skezier Member Posts: 11,333
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Rammstein,

    Its hard in the beginning but after they have done the tests they hopefully will come up with a treatment plan and you will start to feel better.

    Its also a hell of a shock and you need time to process it and get your head round it all but you will get there even though it doesn't feel like it just now.

    I hope they will soon get all the tests done and you start t get some help and feel better. Nice to meet you. Cris x

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