Scan

SheilaD

Hi everyone had my scan today, Radiologist has told me I have Rhuematoid Arthritis :sad: which is what I thought it was from my symptoms and everyones help on here. I have an appointment to see my Rhuematology Consultant on Thursday so will be able to discus this further.

Love n hugs
SheilaD xx

barbara12

Hi Sheila
Im sorry for your diagnosis, but now you know what you are up against, you can get started on your treatment, I really do wish you well with it all, you take a list of questions with you on Thursday then you don't forget anything.

valval

so glad you have a name to give it i know it not what you want but at least you can get right meds now val

dreamdaisy

I've had a few MRIs in my time (was this the sort of scan you had today?) and never once was I told what was wrong with me: it was always a case of 'The doctor will be in touch if necessary.' Be cautious, please - the rheumatologist may confirm this for you on Thursday and he is the one to do so. Please let us know how you get on, I will be thinking of you. DD

SheilaD

Hi Dreamdaisy

The scans i had were on different joints (Ultrasound) which all showed inflammation of joints and the bone starting to spike. The radiologist was really nice and pointed it all out to me. Still as you say I need to speak to my rheumatologist on Thursday for more information. Will let you know what he says.

Love n hugs
SheilaD

Mat48

Hi Sheila - sorry about the diagnosis but perhaps it is a relief to have confirmation at least? I see the rheumy on Thursday too but have less for him to go on having not been offered scans - they do ultrasound for internal organs, pregnancies etc here but not MRI or joint scans (I live on an island with cottage hospital only) - I don't think so anyway although others on here seem to have had confirmation from ultrasound where bloods and x-rays haven't revealed enough.

I too am thinking i have RA but have a feeling more tests will be going on before the rheumy makes his final diagnosis somehow - he was very cautious type. I do worry about this long wait - not just for my sanity but for my poor old hands which seem to be changing shape and hurting more daily?

Oh well best of luck for Thursday - the radiologist probably knows their stuff but best to keep as open mind as you can because rheumy is the expert as DD says.
Mat x

hileena111

Hi
At least you can put a name to id now and can settloe down to coping with it as much as poss.
Your rheumy will confirm it.
I'll be in your pocket on Thursday
Love

Hileena

magenta

Hi Sheila,
I'm really pleased the scan went well. I always feel relieved when they 'find' something-then you know you're not losing it I wish you well for Thursday.

Can I ask a wee question please? I was told yesterday that I've to get an ultrasound done on my feet and ankles. They're looking for inflammation. I take it that's what they could see in yours? What does the spike mean? I'm just curious as to what they will do at my appointment.
Thanks,
Magenta x

SheilaD

Thank you everyone for your support. Even though I had a deep down feeling about what I had it still a shock when someone actually says you have RA. So many questions wrote down for my appointment with Rheumatologist on Thursday.

Magenta, when they told me my joints were spiking its like extra bone growth/nodules growing on my bone joints which is causing the inflammation. I do hope your scan goes well for you (when is your scan) so I can jump in your pocket.

Love n hugs
SheilaD xx

dreamdaisy

Good luck for tomorrow, I shall be thinking of you and I hope the appointment goes well - you will let us know what he says, won't you? Don't be surprised if he asks for further bloods, Xrays or even an MRI, rheumatologists have a habit of doing that! DD

julie47

Hi Sheila

Glad you scan went well and that the radiographer was really nice.
Sorry though that they diagnosed you with Ra even though you had suspected it.

Good luck with tomorrows appointment with the rheumatologist, sounds as if you are organized with a list of questions.
Take care
Juliepf x

magenta

Hi Sheila,

I've not got my appointment yet but I'll let you know. Good luck tomorrow,

MAgenta x

prefabkid47

Hi Sheila
Hope all goes well for you tomorrow.If they can come up with the right medication it is amazing the difference it can make,things were really turned around for me.
Ron