advice needed??

valval

going through a flare but right ankle stiff not a lot of movement in it but causing numb sensation into two of toes and painfull joint in ball of foot no swelling no heat just strange sensation any ideas or just add to list for next visit?????
also both wrists hurting sharp pain no heat or swelling either having so much fun at moment lol val

dreamdaisy

Take some dullers if the timing is right then rest with your feet up, a pillow lengthways under your legs so your knees and ankles are supported, and rest your wrists on a cushion on your tummy. Your joints are protesting so rest them as much as you can. Am I right in remembering you have stopped the anti-inflammatories? If so I guess that's why things are biting. DD

valval

gone back to ibuprophen could not function with head exploding also take hydroxychloroquine but think will be changing some in dec if things like this in sepy come dec will not be able to move resting up on settee with feet up and taken all i can forgot ibup, before going town so got some and took while out good excuse for cup of tea and toasted tea cake lol

tillytop

Thinking about the numbness in your foot I reckon it could be because the ankle inflammation is pressing on a nerve (much like with carpal tunnel in the hands). Do you have splints for your wrists? Only asking because I know how much mine help even if I am just resting my wrists. I also swear by Ibuprofen Max Strength Gel for my wrists. I rub that into both, put on tubigrip and then my splints which does give some relief.

Thinking of you Val - and hope you enjoyed your tea-cake!

Tilly xxx

valval

well had another sleep that headache knocked me for six that for sure might manage to stay awake till bed time now lol
not got splints wrists only just started to play up same with foot sure will pass val

traluvie

Thinking of you Val...
Can't really offer any advice, when my wrists play up i apply deep heat or put on my wrists support, .
Hope yu feel better soon luvie..xx

dibdab

Sorry you're struggling-I find the wrist splints help, but I take paracetemol and rub in Voltarol(diclofenec) gel-2 differtent groups of pain killers that can be used together and bump up the pain relief-a solution suggested by my lovely daughter in law who's a surgeon so I guess it's good advice! Hope things settle down again soon.

valval

dibdab wrote:

Sorry you're struggling-I find the wrist splints help, but I take paracetamol and rub in Voltarol(diclofenec) gel-2 differtent groups of pain killers that can be used together and bump up the pain relief-a solution suggested by my lovely daughter in law who's a surgeon so I guess it's good advice! Hope things settle down again soon.

hi am using paracetamol or co codamol and ibuprofen just to get through

dreamdaisy

Oh dear valval, no better today? I am so sorry and I hope things improve soon. DD

tjt6768

hi Val. You really need to rest your joints. Maybe get some tubigrip from the chemist for the wrists as a temp thing till you can see someone. One thing I've learned is how quick this crap can jump from one joint to another :roll:

valval

hi tony no strange quips but it the old chest giving the most jip and can not stop breathing lol but am tempted just using as much pain med as can this weekend see if can batter it into submission can see another trip to doc coming up but not sure what she can do have some naproxen might go back on that just to see if can get it under control lol

tjt6768

I'm really sorry that you are suffering Val. See dint even make comments regarding your chest plus voltarol gel plus eager Rehab..
seriously though, take it easy hun..

skezier

Hi Val,

I am so sorry you are not so good just now and hope that its a quick pass thing. Rest up and raise the ankle might help as well?

If you have the rubs they can honestly help but as Tilly said extra strength is better.

The ribs Val I so know that one. Try and get them comfortable and leaving you tea and a ((((( ))))) Cris xx

Hi Dibdab, welcome and nice to meet you. x

barbara12

Hi Val
You really are having a rotten time, I dont get pain in my ankles..but I do in my wrist and hand...the only thing that works for me is ice...I know it doesn't suit everyone...I do hope you get some relief very soon.
You take care..

valval

thanks had another nap lol think it my knee causing probs only popped around to supermarket rested ever since with some exercises non weight baring added in

julie47

oh dear val you are having a bad time

this horrible damp weather wont be helping either.

Guess all you caan do is keep resting and taking your dullers.
Hope this flare passes shortly

Juliepf x

valval

had some naproxen left so have gone back on that need something got app with doc wed(that was a shock got cancellation) and got letter for steroid injection got to go to ward 7b thought it would be done in out patents why a ward it is a day thing do i eat before going having dicky fit now it in black and white val

stickywicket

Sorry I'm late coming to this, Val. Don't know how I missed it.

I wouldn't put too much by the 'ward' thing. It's probably just a room off a ward. Eat & drink as you like. It's just a quick jab, hopefully with some long lasting results. I hope so.

valval

thanks did scare the heck out of me lol will chill now till the night before

bertyboy

Hi Val sorry bit late , its good you have a cancellation try not to worry the ward is probably where they do the steroids and then you wil soon be home xx

valval

booked the day off work so can chill and give it time to work do not even know if he doing my chest or knee hope it chest it getting tighter and breathing bit of a pain would be heaven if he does both or is that asking to much do you think just that not sure if will pick up courage to go back lol