Pain clinic tomorrow

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nearlybionic
nearlybionic Member Posts: 1,901
edited 27. Feb 2014, 15:44 in Living with Arthritis archive
Hi
I have my first appointment at the pain clinic tomorrow at 8.50am. It will be an early start as it is not at my local hospital, and parking is rubbish when I get there.
I had my new physio appointment last week , and have been trying to keep up the exercises he showed me.
I have had a new ache/pain this week, -my knees have started to join in!!
Yay!! :roll:
Pocket duyies welcome as I am on my own in the morning.
Thanks x
NB

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  • stickywicket
    stickywicket Member Posts: 27,764
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    I'll be there, NB. Hope it goes well :D
    If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.
    Steven Wright
  • hileena111
    hileena111 Non-active member Posts: 7,099
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi NB
    I'll be there....good luck
    Let us know how it goes

    Love
    Hileena
  • Starburst
    Starburst Non-active member Posts: 2,546
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    I'm up bright and early tomorrow for university, so I will hop in your pocket before lectures. :) Hope it goes well. From what I've heard, most people find pain clinics really supportive. Good luck!
  • nearlybionic
    nearlybionic Member Posts: 1,901
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi
    Thanks everyone xx good to have you along!
    NB
  • villier
    villier Non-active member Posts: 4,426
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Count me in NB, hope it goes well...................Marie xx
    Smile a while and while you smile
    smile another smile and soon there
    will be miles and miles of smiles
    just because you smiled I wish your
    day is full of Smiles
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hello NB of course I will be in your pocket..I hope its a good appointment..(((()))) xx
    Love
    Barbara
  • phoenixoxo
    phoenixoxo Non-active member Posts: 625
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi NB,

    You can count me in too :)

    Best wishes,
    Phee
    PsA (psoriatic arthritis) and other things since 1990. Happy to help when I can :-)
  • mig
    mig Member Posts: 7,154
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Be there tomorrow NB .Mig
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Non-active member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    I hope you gain something from it, NB. Mine was a total waste of time - I've been there, I do that, I've done that, I knew that, I know not to do that . . . . :wink: I'm sure the doctor felt he'd been useful. :lol: DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • hileena111
    hileena111 Non-active member Posts: 7,099
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi NB
    Good luck today
    Mine was a very good appointment.....maybe because I went with an open mind. :wink:
    Being an arthritis care volunteer I knew a lot of it yes...but did I practice it.....sometimes :oops:
    Some things were helpful so if you get even one helpful thing.....I think its worth it

    Love
    Hileena
  • kentishlady
    kentishlady Member Posts: 809
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hope it all goes well for you, NB. Will be in your pocket if there's any spare room. Beryl
  • bubbadog
    bubbadog Non-active member Posts: 5,544
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Sorry I'm late for pocket duties N.B hope the appointment went well and something positive came out of it.
  • ritwren
    ritwren Non-active member Posts: 928
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hope it all went well NB and they've given you lots of help.
    Ritwren.
  • stickywicket
    stickywicket Member Posts: 27,764
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    How did it go, NB? Any joy?
    If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.
    Steven Wright
  • nearlybionic
    nearlybionic Member Posts: 1,901
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi
    sorry for the delay, I had a fall at the weekend and have given both my knees quite a bash.
    The Pain Clinic appointment went ok. I saw an OT who took a long history, asked what I expected form them, etc... I got a bit emotional when she started to read back what I had told her and she said "what a lot you have had to deal with". (I can`t deal with people being nice!!)
    She is going to speak to the consultant about possible injections for my spine, she has booked me an appointment with a pharmacist to do a medication review, and another appointment with her to discuss long term pain management.
    I came out feeling a bit wierd really?? I hadn`t expected to feel so emotional about it all.
    I have my appointments next month (long waiting time :roll: )
    I had more physio this morning. He had my trying to balance on one leg, with my eyes closed!! Ha! I just fall to the side!!
    I will concentrate on keeping myself upright on 2 feet , especially after my recent fall!! :lol:
    NB
  • phoenixoxo
    phoenixoxo Non-active member Posts: 625
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi NB,

    I'm so sorry about your fall and I hope you're not in too much pain :)

    It sounds like you had a useful appointment. I think it's natural to be a bit emotional while talking about pain, but I understand feeling weird too! Good luck for the follow-up appointments and the physio.

    Best wishes,
    Phee
    PsA (psoriatic arthritis) and other things since 1990. Happy to help when I can :-)
  • nearlybionic
    nearlybionic Member Posts: 1,901
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi
    Thanks Phee x
    I am off for a pamper day with my Mum today, facials massages, and Spa pools/saunas. Bliss!! :D:D:D
    NB
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hello NB
    So sorry I missed this,my brain doesn't work like it use to
    I remember well my first pain clinic appointment and being emotional , especially when they ask how does it effect your every day life,and does it cause me to be depressed..suppose it all has to come out some time.
    I do hope they can help you ..and please keep us updated (((()))) xx
    Love
    Barbara
  • phoenixoxo
    phoenixoxo Non-active member Posts: 625
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    You're welcome, NB :)

    A pamper day sounds great and I hope you've had a wonderful time. As Barbara says, do keep us updated on the pain stuff :)

    Best wishes,
    Phee
    PsA (psoriatic arthritis) and other things since 1990. Happy to help when I can :-)
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    NB I forgot to say how sorry I am that you had a fall...I hope you are not in to much pain on top of everything else... a pamper day sounds so good :) ..you take care ((((())) xx
    Love
    Barbara

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