injections

valval
valval Member Posts: 14,911
edited 17. Sep 2011, 10:40 in Living with Arthritis archive
well as you know in june rhummy offered me injections in knee and chest put it off but have been going through a bad flare feet, knees ,hands and chest all swollen, painfull and hot so after getting some anti inflams doc says time to call rhummy gave me copy of letter with number on so have given them a call waiting for phone call of letter letting me know what and when scared so will call on pocket duties but pain has been so bad need something. anti inflams have taken some of the heat out :smile: showed doc pain chart and hands and she agreed things not under control yet lol thanks val
val

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  • mig
    mig Member Posts: 7,154
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Oh dear val you are having a rough time,cant offer any advise or help but will certainly be in your pocket as and when needed.Mig
  • stickywicket
    stickywicket Member Posts: 27,764
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    There's a time to be brave, valval, and a time to call for reinforcements. You've done the bravery bit long enough. I hope the anti-inflamms help and also the visit to the rheumatologist.
    If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.
    Steven Wright
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I am glad to hear that things are on the move for you valval and I hope the chance of injections comes through sooner rather than later. I take it we are talking steroid? Don't forget to rest - properly - for at least 24 hours after, though my hospital always says 48 is better. Count me in for pocket duties when the time comes. DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • valval
    valval Member Posts: 14,911
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    think you will have to tie me up to get me there i hate needles val
    val
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 16. Sep 2011, 02:44
    Oh Val I will be there with you..me and you alike I dont like um either...but we get through it..I really do hope you have them soon and gets loads of relief ....you have soldiered on to long
    will be thinking about you..
    Love
    Barbara
  • tiggernut
    tiggernut Member Posts: 339
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Val,

    Just think a tiny injection , if it does hurt it will only be for seconds.
    Better that than all the pain you are in now.
    Anita.
  • valval
    valval Member Posts: 14,911
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    tiggernut wrote:
    Hi Val,

    Just think a tiny injection , if it does hurt it will only be for seconds.
    Better that than all the pain you are in now.
    Anita.
    thankyou will try even used to make oh take our lads for there boosters i shook to much to hold them lol
    val
  • valval
    valval Member Posts: 14,911
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    barbara12 wrote:
    Oh Val I will be there with you..me and you alike I dont like um either...but we get through it..I really do hope you have them soon and gets loads of relief ....you have soldered on to long
    will be thinking about you..

    thanks hope she does not take to long the anti inflams might be working and give me an excuse to whimp out lol wonder if he could do my finger it getting on my pip lol
    val
  • julie47
    julie47 Member Posts: 6,041
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    hi val

    i am sure you will be fine having the injections, just look the other way and dont watch.
    will be there in your pocket for you.

    take care juliepf x
  • Ankyspond
    Ankyspond Member Posts: 626
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Val,

    Poor you having a bad time Hun, hope things get better soon. As for the injections I look away and imagine I am on a nice beach somewhere laying in the sun and focus on the fact that itvhas to end and will be over soon.

    In your pocket without a doubt. Xx
    AS Sufferer
    Live, love and enjoy life, live each day as though it's your last!
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 30,048
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Val

    of course l will be with you Val....100% l will not be letting you down :smile:

    I am a big ole needle-phobe too. So l will bring me tube of superglue and weld you down till it's done.

    Love

    Toni xx
  • valval
    valval Member Posts: 14,911
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    had to stop anti inf lams woke with the most humungust headache to day thought blood pressure might have gone high but when gp phoned me back he said it was side affect of meds so to stop them and go back to ibuprofen lol so not happy bunny.
    good news hospital phoned go on 12th waiting for letter now val
    val
  • skezier
    skezier Member Posts: 11,333
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    HI Val,

    Hate to see you say your scared and well the jabs are ok flower they really are....

    Assure you pockets duties, my self, the lodgers and the employers with Miss l Legs in charge... she can usually just about to get them to behave.....

    You're going to be fine Val the jabs are ok. Leaving you a builders, a ((((( ))))) and a bucket of fortitude, strength and energy... though they may only be half full :wink: Cris xx
  • valval
    valval Member Posts: 14,911
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    thanks cris going through a flare so not on top form will bounce back up hope you are having bit better time of it val
    val
  • skezier
    skezier Member Posts: 11,333
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Val,

    Flare... the spawn of the devil :lol: Think i got one a bit bigger than it usually is......

    You hang in there and the jabs is it the depo one or the joints one? Either are fine Val; they really are.... You know I have had a lot and well your going to be ok. A full bucket of fortitude and courage my friend..... quick before half disappears :wink: Another ((((( ))))) and a re-fill Cris xx
  • valval
    valval Member Posts: 14,911
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    hi joints i think but to be honest had bit of reaction to meds and head not good today waiting for letter to tell me what do not remember from phone call cris you are amazing taking time for others when you got more pain than me and stupid docs to cope with as well val
    val
  • skezier
    skezier Member Posts: 11,333
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Val,

    Hope you get the letter soon but ore importantly I hope you have a decent night and the morrow will be a lot kinder to you. leaving a builders and a ((((( ))))) with a side dish of hopes. Cris xx
  • theresa4
    theresa4 Member Posts: 696
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi val
    Hope your headache has died down and you're a little calmer. HoPefully you will get sorted soon. I'm not needle phobic so I can sit in your pocket and keep you calm just let me know when.
    Take care
    Theresa ((((((()))))))
    There are many things in life that will catch your eye, but only a few will catch your heart...pursue those. --Michael Nolan



    Theresa xxx
  • stickywicket
    stickywicket Member Posts: 27,764
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I’m hoping today’s a bit better for you, valval. That head thing sounded very scarey. Try not to worry about the jab(s). Easier said than done, I know, but the more you can relax the easier it is.
    If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.
    Steven Wright
  • valval
    valval Member Posts: 14,911
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    took co codamol and knocked my self out so slept through most of it. meds are out of system now felt like head was going to explode would rather have the flare at least can cope with that. just got out of bath done stretching exercises while in it do have to remember not to put to much water in right ankle not to good and ball of foot has lump in and feels numb (going into toes) new one for me but well what ever will be will be more meds then do some of the stuff never got around to yesterday then nap this after have great day one and all and thankyou for helping get through all this who would have thought a sore chest could be such a pain lol does not always hurt but always swollen and sore tut tut right got to go get dressed do not tell tony but sat here in my towel not a good look lol :oops:


    hi sticky feeling much better, not thinking about october till i have to but need it doing that for sure thanks for message have good weekend val
    val
  • julie47
    julie47 Member Posts: 6,041
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    glad you are not feeling too bad today val and hope the bath has eased any aches and pains.
    I am sure when you have the jabs they will help you. They were always very good for me.

    Have a good weekend
    juliepf x
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Morning valval, you are having a tough time aren't you? Better the arthritis than the headaches methinks, a single misery is far better than a double one. Keep up with the dullers, rest as much as you can, sleep if you need to and I hope things improve for you soon. DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • valval
    valval Member Posts: 14,911
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    yey it the weekend can take pain dullers to heart content lol no worry about messing up at work and going to nap now hugs to all val
    val
  • tillytop
    tillytop Member Posts: 3,460
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hello Val

    Sorry things are so rough for you at the moment but glad the headache has gone.

    Thinking of you and hoping that the injections really do help - I'll be there in your pocket too when the time comes.

    Love and ((()))s

    Tilly xxx