Off to the see the consultant!

DebraKelly
DebraKelly Member Posts: 398
edited 23. Jun 2015, 13:55 in Living with Arthritis archive
So I am back seeing my consultant today after 6 months.

What a 6 months they have been!
I came of Meth in April, as I was very ill with it and got given a Steriod Injection into the knee.

Whilst the Steriod Injection has helped somewhat I am still in a considerable amout of pain and it is getting worse each day, particulary in the morning's.

My GP (who is very good) prescriped me with the really strong Co-Codomal, which I take every so often, but i don't want to take that all time. So I am hoping my Consultant puts me back on something else (Not Meth!).

Will see what happens.

On the plus side I have lost a bit of weight! There is always a positive!
:)

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  • LignumVitae
    LignumVitae Member Posts: 1,972
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Oh Debra, you have had a rough ride haven't you? I hope the consultant comes up with something, what other DMARDs have you tried? Are you on an anti-inflammatory as well as the co-cos? Good luck with your appointment but if you aren't on an anti-inflammatory and haven't tried one maybe it wll be worth asking about that?
  • Slosh
    Slosh Member Posts: 3,194
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hope all goes well and your consultant comes up with a plan for you that helps.
  • littleelf
    littleelf Member Posts: 69
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    That really does sound awful. Hope you get the results you need from the consultant. xox
  • stickywicket
    stickywicket Member Posts: 27,308
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Sorry :oops: , I can't remember what, if anything, you've been on before. Maybe nothing as meth is usually the first DMARD on offer. If so, you'll have plenty of options available. I hope the next one is better for you. Good luck.
  • juliep123
    juliep123 Member Posts: 40
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Just wondered how you got on today?
    Julie x
  • LignumVitae
    LignumVitae Member Posts: 1,972
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Thinking about you. I hope it went OK with your consultant yesterday
  • DebraKelly
    DebraKelly Member Posts: 398
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Visited the consultant last night.

    I am still in a bit of shock!

    I am not getting put on any new drug until I have seen the knee specialist.

    The first option is replacing the lining in my knee, which is a minor op.
    Or..........wait for it!.............a new knee!

    My consultant doesn't think they will go for the new knee option as I am only 38 years old.

    But for now I have to persivere with the painkillers.

    So struggling on for another few months.
  • littleelf
    littleelf Member Posts: 69
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    :(

    What a horrible situation for you. Sending wishes of wellness for the next few months.

    Jacqui x
  • stickywicket
    stickywicket Member Posts: 27,308
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I can understand the shock if that came out of the blue. Have you had x-rays or an MRI on the knee?

    I can understand - sort of - the 'no new meds' thing as many take some time to kick in and some surgeons prefer their patients to come off DMARDS before an op.

    I have no idea what the first op mentioned is about. I've never heard of it. As for new knees - you're right. They don't usually like to offer them at your age though I had my first two when I was 35. They do wear out even with careful use and a revision op is a bigger one.

    Please let's know how you get on.
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