Been back to the doc today

keldi
keldi Member Posts: 53
edited 17. Aug 2011, 10:37 in Living with Arthritis archive
After a terrible week with aches and pains everywhere including new ones in my neck and shoulders, Hubby escorted me back to the doctors. I am glad that he came with me because he makes me tell the doctor everything and not gloss over details. Anyway, as well as having OA and carpal tunnel (which I already knew), he is now throwing fibromyalgia in to the mix. It all makes sense somehow. I have got new meds and a hospital referal for next month. Here's hoping that we can soon get these three beast under control and I can regain control over my life.

Embrace the good days.

Diane

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  • mig
    mig Member Posts: 7,154
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hope new meds help and good luck for next month,hubbys bless em.Mig
  • valval
    valval Member Posts: 14,911
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    well done it not easy admitting all that going on you feel they will think you a hypochondriac with all the moaning and groaning but if we do not tell them how they going to know
    val
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I am glad to hear that you went back, and with some back-up - well done Mr K! I hope you feel a little better in yourself now you have this new explanation/information. DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • weejean
    weejean Member Posts: 346
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I am so glad you have been back to your doctor and it is a good idea to take Hubby with you so you have to tell all. Its not good that you also have fibromyalgia, but at least you know whats going on and will get your hospital appointment soon. Good luck with the new meds and hope you begin to feel better soon. Sending you hugs xx
    Big Hugs
    Jean xx
  • angie1973
    angie1973 Member Posts: 248
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    When I was at my worst, my husband came with me too, I made a list of all the things I needed to tell the doctor about, and I was so glad I did. He was brilliant. He was really good about the fibro and arthur, and having hubby there meant I didn't feel like I wasn't being listened to either, and they can be like that.

    My other doctor (you get a mix where I am) is the opposite. He doesn't really want to know, so it's like banging your head against a brick wall.

    I'm sorry you have fibro too. I know how hard it can be to manage, and some days can be just plain horrible. I had my carpel tunnel seen to and it was wonderful to get it sorted.

    I hope you get plenty of support and advice to help manage the symptoms and pain.
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  • julie47
    julie47 Member Posts: 6,041
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Diane

    I hope you new meds work and that you can get the beasties under control :smile:

    good luck with your hospital appointment too

    juliepf x

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