Off to the see the consultant!
DebraKelly
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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!
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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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?0
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Hope all goes well and your consultant comes up with a plan for you that helps.0
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That really does sound awful. Hope you get the results you need from the consultant. xox0
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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.0
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Just wondered how you got on today?
Julie x0 -
Thinking about you. I hope it went OK with your consultant yesterday0
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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.0 -
What a horrible situation for you. Sending wishes of wellness for the next few months.
Jacqui x0 -
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.0
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