DAS score

cthornley

argh i think that this is so mean and should be renamed the "oww oww lets poke you and make you hurt some more" test

Just had mine done today for anti - tnf, was fine although quite painful...
'how does this feel , squeeze....owwwww'

Was a bit concerned as my RA fluctuates so much ....nurse didn't want to use my ESR from last week as it was so low (compared with usual) she thinks it skewed the result - hit just below what was needed, so she told me to think 'inflamed' thoughts and has re-tested me again today

Annoyingly if she could have used the result from the week before that I would have sailed through :roll:

Also found out I have latent TB :shock: ....which they will treat if I end up on the anti tnf. Going back in 4 weeks for more of the same

A lot to take in , in one day....going off to enjoy the rest of my day off now

Chrissie

dreamdaisy

I am DAS-sed every six months or so and yes, it does flaming well hurt during and after. Dose up with the dullers, Chrissie, and rest now. Why is it that the blasted arthritis never co-operates when it should? It is far more canny than we give it credit for, methinks. DD

stickywicket

Never had it done, Collywobble? I don't even know what it is. Mind you, I've only had this thing 50 years. Maybe they'll get round to it in time. From the descriptions, can't say I miss it tho'.

julie47

ouch a painful morning for you eh?

You do right to enjoy the rest of your day and I hope all the prodding and poking pain has now gone.

Will be ready for pocket duty in 4 weeks. In the mean time
Take care
Juliepf x

cthornley

thanks all, I've never had it done before as my consultant thinks its a rubbish measure thats far too subjective to be helpful but it a requirement for anti-tnf so i've had to have it done

I'm annoyed in some ways that they don't assess your feet as they are by far my worst and most regularly affected joints

ha anyway treated myself to a new dress which nicely covers my rubbish knees but shows of all the right curves , made me feel much better
Chrissie

cthornley

blooming typical.....following last weeks appointment where my body decided to be on best behaviour and show me up Grrr
My feet have been agony ever since, currently wondering if I can get away with wearing slippers for everything ( i can't! the fluffyness doesn't go with the professional image or black suit :oops: ), currently sitting at my desk shoes off and legs propped up on my PC, dreading the moment I have to put my shoes back on
I've already put off one site visit because theres no way these red angry swollen toes are going to fit in my steel toe capped boots :sad:
Hubby is rather resistant to my suggestion to chop them off :roll:
Lets hope it sent my ESR high enough for the DAS, thats the only silver lining I can see
Chrissie

dreamdaisy

My nurse does my feet 'cos they hurt - make sure you tell them what's hurting so they know what to assess. I think, like all people who are familiar with a job, they do forget some of the basics from time to time. 'Tis easily done. I hope the toes settle, it's hellish when they are playing up, yes? DD

stickywicket

I'm sorry, Chrissie. These bodies of ours are just totally perverse and do the exact opposite of what is required.

I can't offer any advice on the shoe front as I've been confined to surgicals for about 40 years. Juggling the needs of both job and joints must be very frustrating, not to mention painful.

I hope the tests show whatever will be best for you.