diagnosed at last

flossy46
flossy46 Member Posts: 39
edited 15. Mar 2011, 12:32 in Living with Arthritis archive
Hi everyone,

i've not been on here for a while but just thought i'd let you all know how i got on at my rheummy appointment yesterday. i have been diagnosed with early inflammatory arther. spent an hour being prodded, poked and x-rayed. also had to have 13 different blood tests. the doc is thinking of putting me on sulfasalazine.

flossy

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  • keith1971
    keith1971 Member Posts: 302
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Not sure whether congrats is in order but at least you know what the problem is I guess.

    I started Sulfa myself last week, my first medication thus far!

    :lol:
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  • woodbon
    woodbon Member Posts: 4,969
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi, well at least you know what you'r up against and can receive the best medication and treatment for the type of Arthritis you have. Although its not nice have an illness like this, some people, when they get their meds sorted, feel so much better and can live a normal life. Some people on here are very poorly, but not everyone gets like that and medicine is improving all the time. Best wish and lots of love, try not to read too much on the internet , it can frighten, I've done that and got in a state!!! Take care! :wink: :oops: Love Sue xxx
  • caterina57
    caterina57 Member Posts: 1,424
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi, its good news that you have a diagnosis and can now start treatment. but I suppose not so good that you have this awful thing. Good luck and I hope that the sulph works for you
    Cath
  • traluvie
    traluvie Member Posts: 2,579
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    It's good you have a diagnosis at last..
    Least you are on meds now, hopefully you may see some improvements soon..
    It's hard for you to come to terms with it but hopefully with the right treatment you will feel better...
    For some people they improve and for others unfortunately they don't... I am in the early stages myself so so not know my outcome myself..
    The best advice i can give is take one day at a time.. don't think to far ahead as this can get you down..Think of the things you can do rather than what you can't, as some people are very unfortunate and are totally disabled by arthur...Try to enjoy each day even if it's just a small thing that makes you smile, this can lighten up even the darkest days.. I find coming on here a real help, keeps me going...
    Keep in touch with your progress, i really wish you well..x
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  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hopefully they have caught it early enough for the sulph to make a difference. I wish you well. DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • julie47
    julie47 Member Posts: 6,041
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi
    Atleast you now have a positive answer and you can be given the correct medication to keep it under control.
    Hope you start to feel the benefit of your new meds.
    Take care
    Juliepf x
  • suzygirl
    suzygirl Member Posts: 2,005
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I am glad you have a diagnosis now. I have just started sulfa, am on my 3rd week so too early to tell if it is working yet. Hope it helps you.
  • ironic
    ironic Member Posts: 2,361
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Flossy,
    Well it sounds as if they are doing all the extra tests with the armful of bloods taken plus the x-rays. Fingers crossed for you that things will now improve for you soon.
    Lv, Ix

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