Scan

SheilaD
SheilaD Member Posts: 201
edited 23. Nov 2011, 10:14 in Living with Arthritis archive
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

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  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    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.
    Love
    Barbara
  • valval
    valval Member Posts: 14,911
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    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
    val
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    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
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • SheilaD
    SheilaD Member Posts: 201
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    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
    Mat48 Member Posts: 1,075
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    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
    If you get lemons, make lemonade
  • hileena111
    hileena111 Member Posts: 7,099
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    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
    magenta Member Posts: 1,604
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    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 :smile: 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
    SheilaD Member Posts: 201
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    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
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    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
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • julie47
    julie47 Member Posts: 6,041
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    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
    magenta Member Posts: 1,604
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Sheila,

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

    MAgenta x
  • prefabkid47
    prefabkid47 Member Posts: 1,316
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    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
    ''Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy''. Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790)