finally got diagnosed!

sennacharib
sennacharib Member Posts: 76
edited 10. Nov 2011, 05:41 in Living with Arthritis archive
Hello all, sorry not been around for last few weeks, busy with life and stuff lol
I saw my rheumy nurse today as the rheumatologist was booked up to eyeballs, and after seeing hamatologist yesterday they thankfully ruled out nasties like leukemia..phew!

I have today been diagnosed with reactive arthritis, and because it is being tad stubborn i am to start sulfasazine ( or however it is spelt) with prednisolone continuing (despite fact i look like a moose lol damn weight gain in face, neck :(

So after 9 months i now know...they said it normally goes away in 6 months, mine has not...so it may stay, some do stay for life, others not, so its wait and see thing...so i start my fortnightly blood tests oh joy...and i feel like i have right to be here now lol..

Hope your all well as can be, nice to be back, even with depressing news, you have all helped me i past and a big thankyou for that ((hugggssss))

Love senna xxxx

Comments

  • valval
    valval Member Posts: 14,911
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    so glad you have a name for it but sorry it not gone as yet but sure they will find some meds that help you sooner rather than later val
    val
  • vonski
    vonski Member Posts: 1,292
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Senna
    Bet you feel better now you have a name for it, just wish it was a better thing. Fingers crossed that it does go away.
    Love
    Vonski x
  • charlielou86
    charlielou86 Member Posts: 28
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Glad you have a diagnosis it is surprising what a relief that can be. Now you can be treated. Good luck, hope it all work out for you. I have PSA so slightly different but know how living with arthritis is. I have started a blog if you are interested the link is in my profile. x
  • suzygirl
    suzygirl Member Posts: 2,005
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Glad you have a name, hope the meds help you. At least you know they are taking you seriously.
  • CJHunter
    CJHunter Member Posts: 1,038
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Ah to have a diagnosis... I am so glad you have, it helps more than people realise.
    Good luck, hope it eases soon.xx
    Clare xxeyeore-1.jpg
  • hileena111
    hileena111 Member Posts: 7,099
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Its great that you have a diagnosis now......it always makes me feel better even if I'm still as sore :lol:
    I'm waiting for the results of a CT scan and that is driving me mad more than actually knowing what is wrong {apart from OA everywhere :lol: }

    Love
    Hileena
  • woodbon
    woodbon Member Posts: 4,969
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi, I'm glad you've got your diagnosis and that the really big things were ruled out, that must have made you feel a bit better! :smile:
    Hope the new treatment works for you nice and quickly!
    Love Sue xx
  • bubbadog
    bubbadog Member Posts: 5,544
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Senna glad you have a diagnosis at last, I know it's not good news but at least you can say 'I have...' instead of worrying and not knowing what is wrong with you, now you have answers. Good luck and hope when meds are sorted you can enjoy your life as best as you can. bubbadog/Amanda.

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