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tjt6768
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Hi one n all.....
yet again I am here to apologise for not being so.... I have been utterly useless at being online of late..
I do have excuses but won't bother with them lol.
Latest news with me....
The usual flare ups aplenty and the pain just as bad..
I have just started another course of hydrotherapy, the last time I had it, it helped while I was there but not too much more than that BUT I do need the excersises and enjoy the water. I have also signed up for a thingymajig.. some course or ruvver where I have chosen to do Accupuncture, Alexander texhnique, massage and summat else that I can't remember lol...
I saw my rheumy today, (she is soooo much nicer than the old so n so that retired) had a lot of bloods done last time to go over everything.. Mainly the exhaustion which is a major issue now.. they all came back ok, apart from my phosphate being low, not good for my Osteoporosis. Today she did one more blood for VitD.. She wants to change a couple of meds around, the Naproxen is to be changed to Gabapentin or Pregablin (don't remember which :oops: ) as I really have very little inflammation.
She has oredered scans on my shoulders and elbows as they have been really painful lately..
I am still on 20mg Methotrexate injections along with the Sulphasalazine... Getting on well with those and am still doing ok with the Alendronic Acid tablets for the O.P.. I know many folks aren't so good on them.
Anyway.......
I really hope that everyone is as good as can be and that you all had a good Christmas and New Year...
yet again I am here to apologise for not being so.... I have been utterly useless at being online of late..
I do have excuses but won't bother with them lol.
Latest news with me....
The usual flare ups aplenty and the pain just as bad..
I have just started another course of hydrotherapy, the last time I had it, it helped while I was there but not too much more than that BUT I do need the excersises and enjoy the water. I have also signed up for a thingymajig.. some course or ruvver where I have chosen to do Accupuncture, Alexander texhnique, massage and summat else that I can't remember lol...
I saw my rheumy today, (she is soooo much nicer than the old so n so that retired) had a lot of bloods done last time to go over everything.. Mainly the exhaustion which is a major issue now.. they all came back ok, apart from my phosphate being low, not good for my Osteoporosis. Today she did one more blood for VitD.. She wants to change a couple of meds around, the Naproxen is to be changed to Gabapentin or Pregablin (don't remember which :oops: ) as I really have very little inflammation.
She has oredered scans on my shoulders and elbows as they have been really painful lately..
I am still on 20mg Methotrexate injections along with the Sulphasalazine... Getting on well with those and am still doing ok with the Alendronic Acid tablets for the O.P.. I know many folks aren't so good on them.
Anyway.......
I really hope that everyone is as good as can be and that you all had a good Christmas and New Year...
Me-Tony
Ra-1996 -2013 RIP...
Cleo - 1996 to 2011. RIP
Ra-1996 -2013 RIP...
Cleo - 1996 to 2011. RIP
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Lovely to hear from you fella and it sounds like you are striking forth and finding things to help which is great. I hope they do help and I hope the new consultant continues to bring new ideas and ways forward to you (((((()))))) LVHey little fighter, things will get brighter0
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Good to see you Tony, thank goodness you're being well looked after.0
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Hi Tony,
Nice to see you posting, and I'm glad your rheumy is nice. The course sounds as if it might be beneficial, like the hydrotherapy. Hope it goes well.
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Hi Tony
Great to see you ...we do miss you and the YBH
Glad you have got a nice rheumy...it does make such a difference doesn't it?
There seems to be a lot going on.....hope it all works even if it is only temporary its better than nothing.
Love
Hileena0 -
its lovely to hear from you Tony, but sorry to here the pain has been bad, its good to know you have a good rheumy, and she is doing all the scans and bloods..vit D is a must have...it helps to absorb calcium..hope whatever the results they can help ease the pain...you have been missed...Love
Barbara0 -
Thank you all so much for the lovely welcome back...
I think if I was a mere wummun I would be in tears, but I am a Yorkshire Bloke so no time for tears lol..
xxMe-Tony
Ra-1996 -2013 RIP...
Cleo - 1996 to 2011. RIP0 -
Tony
That is fighting talk......I bet we out number you
Come on ladies.....read that post of his!!!!!!
Love
Hileena0 -
tjt6768 wrote:Thank you all so much for the lovely welcome back...
I think if I was a mere wummun I would be in tears, but I am a Yorkshire Bloke so no time for tears lol..
xxLove
Barbara0 -
Hi there. Welcome back. Hope the treatments help.If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.
Steven Wright0 -
Hello mate, how lovely to see your name on here again! I'm sorry that things are not that bonny for you at the moment, I hope they improve soon. How's the rest of the family? DDHave you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben0
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Hello Tony!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Lovely to see your name and hear how you are doing.
I think I like your new rheumy
I hope Janet and the rest of the clan are all ok
love
Toni xxx0 -
Lovely to see you Tony, hope things improve for you soon xxSmile 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
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Good to hear from you again but sorry you have been having a rubbish time. Hope this year gets off to a better start for you.
Take careHe did not say you will not be storm tossed, you will not be sore distressed, you will not be work weary. He said you will not be overcome.
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Good to see you back Tony. Hope the treatments are beneficial. Glad to hear you have a good rheumie.Christine0
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barbara12 wrote:tjt6768 wrote:Thank you all so much for the lovely welcome back...
I think if I was a mere wummun I would be in tears, but I am a Yorkshire Bloke so no time for tears lol..
xx
Don't worry Barbara, the misses is always watching
Gotta have eyes in the back of your head with this one though :roll:
He's not so tough just gobby!!!!
J
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Can't get away with owt... :?
Just had second hydrotherapy session. And went swimming yesterday too so I'm a tad knackered. I've either trapped a nerve in mi back or pulled a muscle. Had to take Diazapam last night. Very tender today. For a tough bloke anyway
I had better sleep tonight that's all I can say. .
PS. . You Wimmin don't scare me :? lol
XxMe-Tony
Ra-1996 -2013 RIP...
Cleo - 1996 to 2011. RIP0 -
Great to see you back Tony. I did do a 'Not so much where's Wally but where's Tony?' thread in November I think so you were very much missed.
Good to see you posting again.
GraceBTurn a negative into a positive!0 -
Hi Tony ,missed you buddy lets hope we can all have a better year.
Going on a coach trip overnight travel soon any tips,its not a coach that totally reclines but more space than usual. Mig0 -
Hello Mrs T..I can imagine you have to keep an eye on Tony.. hope you are doing Ok..yes he is gobby....I love it... you take care..xLove
Barbara0 -
Lol. . Thanks Grace, Mig & Barbara
Mig, I suppose it depends on how far you are going hun. Our Spanish hols are by coach and I have to take Diazapam to get me through them.Although the coaches we use (Sie*sta) have good leg room and recline well. When we have used the smaller coaches for round England etc I just make sure I'm on the ball with pain relief and try to get the isle seat so I can put my legs out diagonally (obviously taking care when people walk past) and have a couple of memory foam pillows. Stand up every now and then to stretch etc. Most of all try to relax and make the journey part of the holiday. Xx
Grace. I think I replied to that thread but this is me we're talking about and I am probably getting mixed up with summat else :oops: Thank you though. xx
Barbara. . Moi, gobby :!: :?: As if... Lol xxMe-Tony
Ra-1996 -2013 RIP...
Cleo - 1996 to 2011. RIP0 -
Hi Janet. Think you do need to keep an eye on him. No telling what he might get up to. Sounds as if you're doing not too bad with the swimming Tony. Hope the back eases up soon.Christine0
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Thanks hun.
Janet is happy we are going swimming as she's been wanting to go for a while.
Plus it's nice for us to do summat together.
XMe-Tony
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Cleo - 1996 to 2011. RIP0 -
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Hi hun..
Sorry I've been awol. .
I have been kept up to date with things though. Our lovely DD has been telling me how you are. Xxx
Here are some Yorkshire Blokey Hugs xxxxxxxxMe-Tony
Ra-1996 -2013 RIP...
Cleo - 1996 to 2011. RIP0
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