pocket duites needed please

kazt84

Hi all, i am going to see the rheumy on friday the 12th of oct at 09:30 andam really worried about it, the tabs my doctor has given me are doing nothing for the swelling, morning stiffness or pain, so kinda hoping the rheumy can help, i woud be greatful if i could cal in pocet duties for then,
Thanks
Caroline

tillytop

Hi Caroline

I'll be there in your pocket (although apologies in advance because there is rather a lot of me, so you will need big pockets to accommodate me and the other pocket dwellers )

dreamdaisy

I'll be away that day but I will think of you and I hope he can help with some advice and maybe better meds. DD

tillytop

Hi again Caroline

My earlier post disappeared when I was part way through writing it -sorry. Right, here goes the second attempt!

I'm guessing from your post that this will be your first rheumatology appt? If not, and I'm saying things you already know, then please feel free to ignore the rest of my post

If it is your first visit to rheumatology, then I would expect that, as well as seeing the consultant, and possibly a rheumatology nurse, you would be sent for blood tests and maybe x-rays (typically of hands and feet). Top tip - although I have been doing this quite a time now, I still find myself getting flummoxed in hospital appointments, so these days I go armed with a list of symptoms and any questions I want to ask, so I don't come out having forgotten half of it! I also find it really helpful to take someone in to my appointment with me, because I never take in half of what's been said :roll: Typical questions for a first rheumatology appointment might be: "which joints are affected", "are the same joints affected on both sides of the body", "if you have morning stiffness, how long does it last", "is the stiffness worse or better after resting", "do you struggle with fatigue" .......

Although the meds the GP has given you haven't helped, the rheumatologist will have specialist meds available to him which can't be prescribed by a GP. The anti-inflamms/pain meds the GP can dispense will (at best) only ease the symptoms, whereas the disease modifying drugs (DMARDS) prescribed by a rheumatologist are intended to help by tackling the underlying disease process and slowing its progress.

I will stop now because I fear I am rambling :roll: but one final thing to say - inflammatory arthritis can be tricky to diagnose, so don't be surprised if you come away from your first appointment without a definite diagnosis or meds to start straight away. The consultant may want to review the results of blood tests, x-rays etc and to see you again once he has done so.

I really hope the appointment is a positive one.

Thinking of you.

Tilly xxx

mig

Ready for pocket duties,you'll be fine with us all with you.Mig

kazt84

Hi Tilly,
yes this is my first appontment with the consultant, thank you for the adivice i wil take a ist of questions with me, s i do have a lot that i want to ask! The thing thats gonna be strange is that i used to work for the consultant that im seeing on firday.

dachshund

Hello Caroline
i will be there for you good luck.
take care
joan xx

tillytop

Hello again Caroline

Glad you found my ramblings helpful

Really hope it goes well - and I can see why it will be strange being seen by the consultant you used to work for. I guess that could make it either easier or more difficult. Hopefully the former!

Will be thinking of you.

Tilly xxx

stickywicket

I shall be on the road at that time, Caroline, but I shall be thinking of you. (I won't be driving ) Good luck.

julie47

Hi Caroline

I hope your appointment goes well, I will be thinking of you

Love Juiepf x

tjt6768

I'll tag along too if that's ok. Will bring Ra with me to keep all the other furry beasties that turn up in tow...
Best of luck

LignumVitae

I'll be there too, I'll bring two very naughty kittens for Ra to have a go at getting in line and some food for the rest of us! Good luck, the rheumy is the way to go. LV xx

fowls48

Good luck Caroline


i'll be in ya pocket


karen.

kazt84

Thank you everyone

barbara12

Caroline I will be there...and I do hope you get something to help...will have everything crossed x

bubbadog

Count me in too Caroline! Your going to need deep pockets!! Hope everything goes alright and you get your meds sorted. Make sure to write a list of things you want to ask the Rhummey so you don't forget anything!

Numptydumpty

I'll be there Caroline,
hoping all goes well.
Numpty

villier

Caroline will be there in spirit for you, I've got to get a tilt table test done, good luck hope all goes well ................ Marie x

kazt84

Thank you all very much, think insted of pocket dutys im gonna take a handbag for everyone to be in!
Caroline

valval

is there room for a big one will be there as well better get cafe to provide food for all this lot good luck val

deedeeitsme

I'll be there , hope all goes as expected. Dee x

kentishlady

Hi Caroline. Hope all goes well for you and will be thinking of you. Beryl

ang12

I ll be their with you Varoline hope everything goes well.
Take care and big hugs. Angela :-) x