second opinion

amet1
amet1 Member Posts: 45
edited 10. Aug 2012, 10:10 in Living with Arthritis archive
i would like to thank all of you that posted on my last topic, due to you all i went to see another doctor in the practise and he showed me the mri report.....it said i have OA of the lumbar and cervical spine not wear and tear like i was told, the recommendations are that the damage is sufficient to be causing the symptoms reported by me to both arms and legs, and that i should be given anto inflammatories and painkillers to reduce the levels of pain i am having. further to this the gp said that with obvious rapid deterioration of my bones in the last 6 month he wants me to see a rheumatologist for retesting for RA ,as my last test was 3 years ago and may not be sero neg now and i am experiencing flares only controlled by prednisilone.he says i will see a rheum specialist within 4 wks with the results of the mri and they will decide on further treatment for me so once again thanx all of you I AM NOT MAD yehay

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  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Good. I somehow missed your first post, replied then spotted this! I am so glad that someone has told you what's what so here's to further action being taken and the meds helping. We are at the mercy of individual opinion and sometimes we just have to find the energy to fight our corner. Good luck! DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • stickywicket
    stickywicket Member Posts: 27,764
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Well done, amet1. It's not easy to challenge these things especially when one is at one's lowest precisely because of them. You are perfectly entitles to see any doc in the practice at any time (I just see whoever's available) and, if I were you, I'd try to ensure I didn't ever see doc no1 again.
    If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.
    Steven Wright
  • Turbogran
    Turbogran Member Posts: 2,023
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Well done Amet hope all now improves for you.
    Stay positive always👍xx
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Good for you Amet...I am so pleased you went back to see another doctor, it just goes to show how hit and miss our treatment can be, quite a few of us have been in your position, so now you can put a name to what you have, and hopefully get some treatment for it.
    I di wish you well x
    Love
    Barbara
  • valval
    valval Member Posts: 14,911
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    this is great news well done it never easy when you have been told something negative in the past so fingers crossed the app. comes through quick and you get the help you need val
    val
  • deedeeitsme
    deedeeitsme Member Posts: 321
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Oh hun that's fantastic news....so glad you found a gp who actually cares and you will now get the treatment you obviously need. Well done you.

    x Dee x
  • bubbadog
    bubbadog Member Posts: 5,544
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I'm so glad you got the 2nd opinion and have the answers now and you don't feel like your going mad! You know your own body and when something isn't right you know! Glad you feel relieved and can go forward now to get the help you need.
  • frogmella
    frogmella Member Posts: 1,111
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Well done! I am so glad you got in to see someone who talks sense! I hope that things start looking up for you soon. :D

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