Second rheumy appointment tomorrow

scozzie
scozzie Member Posts: 333
edited 13. Nov 2011, 15:17 in Living with Arthritis archive
Hi all,

Well tomorrow is my follow up appointment with the rheumy, four months after he initially saw me and diagnosed OA. This appointment was timed to see how I coped with the cold weather ... lol ... what cold weather - this autumn has been so mild, although I will be able to talk about how I coped on the odd cold day we've had.

But this appointment does come at a good time, as my ankles (which have yet to be diagnosed) have been getting progressively sorer over the past four weeks - in fact, last night we out celebrating my daughter's graduation and even though I was sitting most of the night I found when we got home the my ankles were swollen and very sore, not puffy right round like when you have water retention (which I've never had before, but I have seen), but just across the front of the foot between the ankle bones ... does this sound like OA to any of you?

I'll also be able to get him to check out my left shoulder AC joint as it's been sore for about two months now, my wife seemed to think it too was slightly swollen last night and tender, as usual.

So wish me luck.

Cheers
Scozzie

Comments

  • SheilaD
    SheilaD Member Posts: 201
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Scozzie

    I am new to this Forum and as yet am waiting for a diagnosis. I would just like to send you best wishes and hope everything goes well at your appointment. X

    Regards SheilaD
  • hileena111
    hileena111 Member Posts: 7,099
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Scozzi
    This is the one time that you are thankful that things are swollen etc :lol:
    Its awful going first thing in the morning and feeling oK
    Good Luck.....I'll be in your pocket
    As long as its not late afternoon :lol: I've got an appt with a gallbladder specialist to get results of scans at 4.30pm tomorrow.

    Love
    Hileena
  • valval
    valval Member Posts: 14,911
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    right pocket duty sandwiches made egg lol lots of tea . i never have swelling when go to rhummy can be swollen for days but morning comes and swelling gone do not know why lol good luck hope your bloods showed something val
    val
  • scozzie
    scozzie Member Posts: 333
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Thanks ladies, the appointment is at 11 am and I'll reciprocate for you, Hileena, at 4.30.

    Scozzie
  • hileena111
    hileena111 Member Posts: 7,099
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Scozzi
    Thanks for that....my thread has gone way down the board.....thats OK. I've had a lot of answers :lol:
    Love]
    Hileena
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Good luck for tomorrow scozzie, it will be interesting to see what the rheumatologist has to say. Mine ignores my OA - as far as she is concerned that is the GPs problem, she's only there to help with the psoriatic arthritis as that is her field of interest. Have you ever had a blood test to measure your inflammation levels? I can't remember, I do apologise. :oops: Do let us know how you get on, please. DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • scozzie
    scozzie Member Posts: 333
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Thanks DD, yeah all the blood tests came back "normal" in July, except a blood sugar one that was slightly raised, but a follow up fasting test came back normal. I can't do anything about my asthma and arthritis, but I'm not gonna let myself develop diabetes if I have my way!

    Scozzie
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 30,027
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Scozzie

    so very glad for you that your appointment is so well timed!!

    Mine are usually swollen the day after :lol:

    Will be thinking of you tomorrow - please do let us know how you get on.

    Love

    Toni xx
  • stickywicket
    stickywicket Member Posts: 27,764
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hop it goes well tomorrow, scozzie.
    If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.
    Steven Wright
  • traluvie
    traluvie Member Posts: 2,579
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Scozzie,

    Hope all goes well..
    Let us know how you get on..
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