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Pickledout
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After years of back pain I finally went to my GP, they sent me to a fast track new system. Yes it's great that you see a consultant soon, but a year later and I'm still getting more bits diagnosed.
So i get referred to a consultant that deals with back, another that deals with hips and another for heads and neck.
So I've O/A in neck, spine, hips and today they said also my hands. I'm 46.
Oh and a curve in my spine and degenerative disc disorder too. Apart from that I'm fine
I'm taking pregabalin but the pains terrible.
I can barely move my hands in the morning, they hurt so much, also pain in shoulder joint.
Just read this back, god I'm falling apart lol 😂
I've been referred to a spine surgeon and blood test to see if it's RA.
Hoping soon I will get to see someone who can tie it all together.
So that's me
So i get referred to a consultant that deals with back, another that deals with hips and another for heads and neck.
So I've O/A in neck, spine, hips and today they said also my hands. I'm 46.
Oh and a curve in my spine and degenerative disc disorder too. Apart from that I'm fine
I'm taking pregabalin but the pains terrible.
I can barely move my hands in the morning, they hurt so much, also pain in shoulder joint.
Just read this back, god I'm falling apart lol 😂
I've been referred to a spine surgeon and blood test to see if it's RA.
Hoping soon I will get to see someone who can tie it all together.
So that's me
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Hi and welcome from the mods,it sounds as if you could do with advice,our helpline is a good place to start (and free) the number is 0808 800 4050
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Hello there Pickledout!!
They have left it a long time to do those bloods!! For most of us that's the first thing they do :shock:
Sounds as though you have LOADS going on I am sorry it doesn't sound great.
BUT at least you have found us lot and are in the right place now to get information and support
Please do come in and join us all we are a very friendly bunch.
Love
Toni xx0 -
Thank you 😊
It's been a drag, they also gave me a brain MRI as the symptoms looked like MS.
Think I'm more frustrated that it's taken so long to get where I am.
I did have bloods in 2013 so they're re doing them
It will be good to chat with people that understand how I feel.0 -
It is great to chat to people who understand and gives the family/friends a break from hearing about it too
I have had fantastic support on here as well as some really useful tips.
Love
Toni xx0 -
frogmorton wrote:It is great to chat to people who understand and gives the family/friends a break from hearing about it too
I have had fantastic support on here as well as some really useful tips.
Love
Toni xx
My other half and daughter tend to roll their eyes, when they hear a boy part cracking or grinding, they usually ask if a leg is going to fall off. Cheeky monkeys lol x0
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