Re: Re: walk/ first doc visit

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My first visit to my dr he did more bloodwork and took x-rays of my hands, knees and feet. He also did a physical exam on my joints and checked my movements. He also asked a lot of questions about how I felt, how long did stiffness last, ect. Then he took fluid off my knee and injected cortizone. I originally went to the dr with knee pain that didn't go away after a week. I knee I had osteo in my knees because I saw an ortho in 98 or so. I just wanted a painkiller but I ended up with RA.

Good luck,

Vicki

----- Original Message ----From: Bet <wyopoodlemom3@...>Rheumatoid Arthritis Sent: Thursday, March 8, 2007 8:42:07 AMSubject: Re: Re: walk

This is what I heard.. And for $15 a month I can go

To the recreation center and use any of the facilities..

There is a walking machine I cant think of the name of

It that is suppose to be easy on the joints more than a

Treadmill I may try also.. They also have a hot tub..

I see my rheumy next week.. It is a long way but I

Am anxious to see what the first appt will be.. All he

Really has to go on is my blood test I don't know what

He will do first visit.. I have had spinal problems for years

From an auto accident in the 80's but I have had back problems most of my adult life..

Bet

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From: glokay20022002

Date: 3/8/2007 7:37:08 AM

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Subject: [rheumatoid_ arthritis] Re: walk

Hi Bet,

My rheumy says that water excersise is the best!! > > > > Well I started my walking program.. I was able to do > > 15 minutes.. I used to be able to walk a lot longer.. > > I have a problem even going around our small mall > > Bet > >>

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My knees seem ok but it is hard to tell I have lived with

Back pain so long that what is pain... If you know what I mean,, it is more stiffness and hard to move sometimes..

Mostly it is the tiredness.. I have some lower neck pain..

And some in my arms that is new..

Bet

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From: Vicki Hoyt

Date: 3/8/2007 8:37:53 AM

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Subject: Re: Re: walk/ first doc visit

My first visit to my dr he did more bloodwork and took x-rays of my hands, knees and feet. He also did a physical exam on my joints and checked my movements. He also asked a lot of questions about how I felt, how long did stiffness last, ect. Then he took fluid off my knee and injected cortizone. I originally went to the dr with knee pain that didn't go away after a week. I knee I had osteo in my knees because I saw an ortho in 98 or so. I just wanted a painkiller but I ended up with RA.

Good luck,

Vicki

----- Original Message ----From: Bet <wyopoodlemom3@...>Rheumatoid Arthritis Sent: Thursday, March 8, 2007 8:42:07 AMSubject: Re: Re: walk

This is what I heard.. And for $15 a month I can go

To the recreation center and use any of the facilities..

There is a walking machine I cant think of the name of

It that is suppose to be easy on the joints more than a

Treadmill I may try also.. They also have a hot tub..

I see my rheumy next week.. It is a long way but I

Am anxious to see what the first appt will be.. All he

Really has to go on is my blood test I don't know what

He will do first visit.. I have had spinal problems for years

From an auto accident in the 80's but I have had back problems most of my adult life..

Bet

-------Original Message----- --

From: glokay20022002

Date: 3/8/2007 7:37:08 AM

rheumatoid_arthriti sgroups (DOT) com

Subject: [rheumatoid_ arthritis] Re: walk

Hi Bet,

My rheumy says that water excersise is the best!! > > > > Well I started my walking program.. I was able to do > > 15 minutes.. I used to be able to walk a lot longer.. > > I have a problem even going around our small mall > > Bet > >>

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