my hospital visit,

mig

Hi all,saw rhummy nurse today ,bloods were okay so i am to take 20 mg lef one day 10mg the next day if after 4 weeks i am okay take 20 everyday.Talked to her about the steriods,she spoke to consultant about them ,they decide if i was willing to try steriod injection which i was and had first one while still in clinic. She also is going to recommend i see apodiatrist as i have a lot of trouble with my feet.and is arranging an appointment for me.So all in all a positive morning.Mig

barbara12

Hi mig
I am glad your appointment went well, it makes such a difference, I will have everything crossed for you that the steroids work.

julie47

Hi Mig

Glad your appointment went well and your bloods were ok,
I hope the leflunomide helps and the steroid inj too.
Next job your feet...hope th podiatrist can get you skipping.

Take care
Juliepf x

nanasue

Hello Mig, good to hear your appointment went well, hopefully things will start to sort themselves out for you now, wishing you all the best.

Sue x

mig

Thanks for all the good wishes,dont know much about steriod injections what can i expect and when will they kick in.what do podiatrists do this is new for me .Mig

traluvie

Hi Mig..

Nice to hear your appointment went well..
Hope the steroids work for you too..
I have the depo mendrone injection in bum cheek, doesn't hurt and lasts up to 12 weeks they say.. I found it has helped alot with my swelling and i do feel better with having..
Podiatry i believe is a form of healthcare that provides preventative care, diagnosis and treatment of patients with foot and lower limb problems.

tillytop

Hello Mig

I am so pleased that you had a positive appointment today and I really hope that the steroid injection and the lef help you. Hope to that the podiatrist can give you some help too.

Tilly xxx

stickywicket

Glad it went well, mig. I love steroid jabs. They work like a dream for me though not for everyone.

I could have told you what podiatrists do a few weeks ago. For years the podiatrist has cut my toenails and watched out for foot problems ever since they changed their name from chiropodists. Then I saw a thread on this forum where someone talked about podiatrist in terms of sorting out insoles or shoes for her. That's what the orthotist has done for me for about 40 years - measured me & fit me with surgical shoes and insoles. My guess is that some 'podiatrists' can deal with some basic 'orthotic' stuff. Hope it goes well.

mig

Thanks sticky wicket,was unsure what it was all about.dont know how long i will have to wait for appointment.Going to paris end of sept with hubby and my sister and her husband on a coach tour as its a first for us i dont want to spoil the trip with my dodgey feet ,even there advise would help.Mig

mig

Hi all,well im feeling quite chirpy today wether thr steroids have kicked in or the fact i havent had to take many pain-killers i m not sure,long may it last.Mig

stickywicket

There have been a few threads about comfortable shoes. You may be able to find something that would help you temporarily.