Seeing new rheumy on Monday

claircoult
claircoult Member Posts: 62
edited 6. Dec 2011, 06:21 in Living with Arthritis archive
I feel like I'm falling apart at the moment. My currently flare up is showing no signs of subsiding, I have bursitis in my shoulder, my right arm is weak and painful, my knees and ankles are sore, my big toe has been randomly swelling up and hurting, my neck is stiff and keeps crunching, my children have been quite poorly with a cold virus which they've now given to me and I've been overdoing it around the house trying to tidy up because my husband is fitting a new laminate floor this weekend.

But I know every cloud has a silver lining - I know I'll be in perfect health on Monday because I'm going to see my new rheumy for the first time. It doesn't mater how bad I've been feeling, they never seem to find anything wrong so I'm really looking forward to Monday :) LOL!

Clair

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  • valval
    valval Member Posts: 14,911
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    hi clair
    yep sods law you go to them and all a ok lol have you picks of swelling a pain diary ?? at least will give new rhummy an idea of how things been going. good luck will be in your pocket if you need me val
    val
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi Clair
    Its a bugger, like you say so how bad you feel it dosnt seem to be that way on the day, I do wish you well with your appointment, and dont forget to make your list. x
    Love
    Barbara
  • suzygirl
    suzygirl Member Posts: 2,005
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Just wanted to wish you well for your appt on Monday.
  • GraceB
    GraceB Member Posts: 1,595
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Good luck for Monday Claire.
    If you haven't already taken photos please do so asap and take them with you - it's evidence they can't dispute! I always take lists when I see my ortho cons - so useful as I normally get into the consult room and my brain empties!
    Please let us know how you get on.
    Grace.
    Turn a negative into a positive!
  • claircoult
    claircoult Member Posts: 62
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Thanks for the replies.

    My swelling is mild and comes and goes so unfortunately it doesn't show up very well on photographs. Also it's usually at it's worst in the evenings so when I turn up for appointments in the morning they always say "I can't see any swelling".

    I got a bit cross at the last registrar I saw, he was adamant there was no swelling on the inside of my knee, I had to show him where my knee was all puffy, he prodded it, I nearly hit the roof with the pain and he still said it wasn't swollen and there was no problem with my joints! For all I know it might not be arthritis and I know I'm not medically trained but when the bit of flesh right next to a joint is puffy, tender and painful it probably means something isn't quite right...

    I just hope this rhuemy is up for the challenge. Fingers crossed eh?
  • scozzie
    scozzie Member Posts: 333
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Good luck Clair, hope you get on alright
    Scozzie
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 30,322
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    That's exactly what you need Clair!!!

    A rheumy who likes a challenge and is prepared to help you and try to get to the bottom of it all!!!

    Will be thinking of you on Monday lass and fingers will be crossed x;)

    Love

    Toni xx
  • claircoult
    claircoult Member Posts: 62
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    I'm back from my appointment. I was questioned, prodded and poked. I apparently have some tender points but no evidene of arthritis. He didn't order any tests but is going to write to the doctors I've seen recently to get a better picture and I'm going back to see him in 3 months.

    I still have no idea what is wrong with me but at least he didn't fob me off like the last registrar did.

    Clair
  • julie47
    julie47 Member Posts: 6,041
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi Clair

    sorry i missed pocket duty, but I am pleased that even though you didn't get a definate answer the rheumy is going to write to your gps to find out more about you. Hopefully when you go back in 3 months he will have a better picture and start sending you for more tests.

    Hope you are able to cope with any medication you have until then

    Love Juliepf x
  • bubbadog
    bubbadog Member Posts: 5,544
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Wanted to pass on my best wishes for Monday and say I'm available for pocket duties if needed Clair. And hope your flare up eases soon! It's seems there is alot of us suffering with flare up's at the moment we should make a gang (or crew as the young ones call them!) LOL!

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